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jpn23233
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October 29, 2018
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Can I select text and copy it using acrobat reader on iPad pro?

  • October 29, 2018
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I found the markup screen and can highlight text, but I can't select it.  I wanted to copy the text to a Word doc, but I can't even figure out how to select it.

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Correct answer Meenakshi Negi

Hi Jpn,

In Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the PDF.

Then press and hold the text that you need to select.

Once the text is selected, the option to copy, highlight, strikethrough, underline and define appear at the top of the selected text.

Select the "Copy" and it will save it on the clipboard.

Now you can paste the copied text on your Word document.

Hope that helps.

Let us know if you experience any issue or need any help.

Regards,

Meenakshi

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jjguzman
Participant
April 23, 2020

It is as it used to be. 😢

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Tobias27676486d44t
Participant
December 22, 2022

It doesn't work to select and copy text. Only options are comment and edit. Totally useless app if this doesn't work

Bernd Alheit
Community Expert
Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 22, 2022

It works when you use a PDF file without selectable text.

Meenakshi Negi
Community Manager
Meenakshi NegiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
October 30, 2018

Hi Jpn,

In Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the PDF.

Then press and hold the text that you need to select.

Once the text is selected, the option to copy, highlight, strikethrough, underline and define appear at the top of the selected text.

Select the "Copy" and it will save it on the clipboard.

Now you can paste the copied text on your Word document.

Hope that helps.

Let us know if you experience any issue or need any help.

Regards,

Meenakshi

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