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GemThermotech
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August 5, 2014
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How do I turn on OCR to make an exported PDF editable in word?

  • August 5, 2014
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Signed up to make a PDF into an editable word document.

Converts to word but is not editable?

What am I doing wrong?

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    Sara_ForsbergCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    August 5, 2014

    Hi gemthermotech,

    OCR is enabled by default when you convert a PDF to Word via the ExportPDF website (it can be disabled via Reader, but it is enabled there by default as well).

    Sometimes, it takes triple-clicking within the text to Word to select it. Does that work for you?

    I look forward to hearing back from you.


    Best,

    Sara

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    GemThermotechAuthor
    Participant
    August 6, 2014

    Hi -

    I upgraded my package to Adobe pro and then it worked. It's a lot more expensive than the basic paid one but at least it does what I need it to.

    Thanks for your reply.

    Gemma

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    Sara_ForsbergCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    August 10, 2014

    Hi Gemma,

    I'm glad you found a solution that works! I think you'll enjoy the ease of creating PDFs from within Acrobat--and the additional features that product offers.


    Best,

    Sara

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