Cant select text on iPad, all other devices working okay

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May 1, 2021
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Hi, I'm reading a PDF on my iPad and can't select text to copy or highlight it etc.

I've checked the PDF isn't protected, and also found I can select text from the same document using Acrobat Reader on my Mac.

This functionality is critical so I've had to download Foxit in order to keep working. I can select the same text from the same document no problem using Foxit.
I don't want two readers on my device so unless this problèm is resolved I'll have to remove Adobe. Which irks me as I prefer to limit the number of developers I use.

Any suggestions welcome.

iOS

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jane-e

Community Expert

Is the document one that you can share?

~ Jane

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defaultlmyt6c52x8afAuthor

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Hi Jane - please see attached. Obtained via my university library.

Regards

Richard

1_(Part_I_Dining_with_Change).pdf

jane-e

Community Expert

Hi Jane

I appreciate your time spent investigating this. I assume by Edit mode you're referring to the paid add-on to the free PDF reader? If so, unfortunately I'm constrained to using free applications only.

Kind regards

Richard

Hi @defaultlmyt6c52x8af

I have the full Creative Cloud which includes Acrobat Pro. I think that's why I can edit in Reader on my iPad. Going into edit mode was where I discovered the Liberation typeface, which is what I think is causing the issue. Either that or it has something to do with ProQuest Ebook Central.

In standard mode on my iPad, I am also unable to select text in this document.

Possibly another volunteer with have a thought to share.

~ Jane

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