Microsoft Word 2013, the latest version of Word, is the first version of Word to have built-in features for opening and converting PDF files. If you are using Microsoft Word 2013, the method is quite simple. If you are using another version of Word, you will need additional software to convert the file format.
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Method 1 of 2: Using Word 2013
Step 1. Open Microsoft Word
Press the Windows key (to the left of the Alt key), type “word,” then press Enter.
Step 2. Click Blank Document
The first time you open Word, you'll see a variety of custom templates and formatting options. In this tutorial, we will choose the “Blank Document” option (you should also notice in this tutorial the Word and Windows applications are exemplified in the image using the English setting)
Step 3. Click “File”
In the upper-left corner of the screen, click the File tab. Once you click it, a dropdown menu will appear on the left side of the screen with several different options.
Step 4. Click “Open”
Find and click the Open option. This option should be in the first position in the menu that appears. Then it will open an additional menu detailing the source of the document to be opened.
Step 5. Select the source you mean
If the PDF file is on your computer, click Computer. If the PDF file is on a flash drive or other external storage device, click on the storage device you are referring to.
Step 6. Select the PDF document
Find and open the PDF file you want to open from the save location.
Step 7. Click “Ok” in the dialog box
After opening the PDF file, you will get a notification that this process will take a while. The time it takes to open this file depends on the size and number of graphics in the PDF file.
Note that if your PDS file has a lot of graphic elements, it's possible that Word may not process the file properly. Although the file can still be processed, the result is not exactly the same as the original file
Step 8. Allow to edit
If you download files from the internet, you may get a notification that the editing feature is blocked. This is a security feature that Word uses to prevent your computer from being infected with viruses.
If you trust the source of your file, click File in the upper-left corner of the screen, then click Enable Editing in the yellow box
Step 9. Edit the document
You can edit documents like any other Word document.
Step 10. Browse the document
Use the arrow keys on the left and right of the screen to view different pages, or you can use the normal scrolling function.
Method 2 of 2: Using an Older Version of Word
Step 1. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
There are several online file conversion services, but it is difficult to ensure the security of the site. In addition to having a feature to change the shape of the file, Adobe Acrobat also has a feature to mark documents. Adobe Acrobat is a paid application, but you can give it a try by downloading a trial version that you can use for 30 days for free via this link: https://www.acrobat.com/en_us/free-trial-download.html?promoid= KQZBU#. Follow the steps described for app installation.
- You will be asked to enter some information such as your name, email address, and date of birth. However, make sure you uncheck the option that says they will notify you via email about new products and information from Adobe, as this can irritate you.
- If you don't want to create an account or are already using a trial period of 30 days, you can also access sites that provide free online file conversion services. Check https://www.pdftoword.com/ or https://www.pdfonline.com/pdf-to-word-converter/ and follow the instructions on the web page. It should be noted that there are some security issues when using this online program.
Step 2. Open Acrobat Reader
The process will vary depending on whether you are using a Mac or PC.
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For PC users:
Click Windows, type “Acrobat Reader,” then press Enter.
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For Mac users:
Open Finder in the dashboard, search for “Acrobat Reader” in the search box, then open the program.
Step 3. Upload the document
To convert a PDF document, you must first open the PDF document in Acrobat Reader. On the left side of the window, find and click “Computer” under the heading “Storage.” Then, click the blue “Browse” button and open the PDF file.
Step 4. Change the shape of the document
You can do this in two ways. Both ways will generate a Word document from the PDF file you selected.
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Option 1:
Click File in the upper-left corner of the window. Then, click “Save as Other” from the dropdown menu. Finally, click “Word or Excel Online” from the two options offered.
From the new page that opens, select the “Convert to” and “Document Language” options. Make sure you convert the file to the version of Word that you have and the language you choose. Then, click the blue “Export to Word” button
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Option 2:
Click the “Export PDF” button on the right side of the window, select your version of Word, then click the blue “Convert” button.
Step 5. Open a new Word document
Locate and open the newly created Word document from the save location you have selected.
