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June 8, 2014
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how to determine the number of characters in a PDF file?

  • June 8, 2014
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At acrobat.com, how do I determine the number of characters or words in a PDF file?

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    Correct answer Sara_Forsberg

    Hi unk2,

    There's no functionality in the Acrobat.com online services to do a character count. But, you could use ExportPDF to convert your PDF file to Word format, and then do your character count in Word.

    Please let us know if you need additional assistance.


    Best,

    Sara

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    Participating Frequently
    December 31, 2024

    To determine the number of characters or words in a PDF file, you can use Adobe Acrobat's "Export" feature to convert the PDF into a Word document or plain text file, then use a word processing tool to get the count. Alternatively, if you have access to Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can use the "Edit" tool to copy the text and paste it into an online PDF character counter for an instant result.

    Sara_ForsbergCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    June 9, 2014

    Hi unk2,

    There's no functionality in the Acrobat.com online services to do a character count. But, you could use ExportPDF to convert your PDF file to Word format, and then do your character count in Word.

    Please let us know if you need additional assistance.


    Best,

    Sara

    unk2Author
    Participant
    June 9, 2014

    Thanks!