How can I convert a Pdf File into Word without the text boxes in word?

[jespinoza2]

I have been trying to transfer pdf files into word at work and have not been able to transfer the file without the text boxes coming through. I need to edit the documents and it is hard to edit and make changes with everything being TEXT BOXES. Does anyone know how to transfer a pdf File witout everything being in text boxes or being able to remove text boxes on word but not the wordings?

[Meenakshi Negi]

Hi jespinoza2,

Please try changing option to "Document" under 'Comments and Forms' in print dialog box.

It will be right above the preview pane.

Let us know if this resolves your issue.

Regards,

Meenakshi

[jespinoza2]

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[Mintdeals_]

i spend many hours looking for solution, and here i got it... thank you it worked.... i didnt know how to deal with 128pages in text boxes.... 

Thank you!

[Guest]

No.  This did not work.  It still exported to text boxes.  

[Guest]

...this worked perfectly:  lhttps://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/how-to/convert-pdf-retain-page-layout.html 

[Guest]

***THIS DID NOT WORK*** as I had originally thought.  My Word file still has text boxes.  The search continues.. 

[Ben J. Cote]

Worked! Thanks for the link.

[Elaine364568904knm]

The advice says:

Convert a PDF to other file types

1. Open your PDF in Acrobat.

2. Either choose File > Export To or choose Tools > Export PDF.

3. Choose any one of these formats: Microsoft Word (DOCX) (etc)

4. Once the format is selected, click on the gear icon that appears and choose the export options that best fit your needs.

My issue is that NO GEAR ICON appears, so I'm unable to adjust the export options. 

I'm trying to highlight text in my exported PDF to Word doc and I am unable to do it, I've tried everything and searched in all the Word help.  I think I'll have to copy out all the text by hand into a new document, which seems crazy!

Hope someone can add more help here?  Thanks very much

[Tariq Ahmad]

Is it possible to share the original PDF file with us and the exported word doc file? 
You may also click on the envelope icon at the top right corner and send me a private message including the files. 

^TAD

[Elaine364568904knm]

Hi Tariq, that's kind of you.  Unfortunately it contains private information about someone so I'm unable to do that.  I'll try to find something similar that isn't private..

[Elaine364568904knm]

[Meenakshi Negi]

Hi Elaine364568904knm,

Thank you for sharing the screenshot.

The options should appear next to the document language. Check the screenshot below:

Ensure that you have updated the application to the latest version. Try repairing the installation. In Acrobat, go to Menu > Help > Repair Installation.

Try to export any other PDF or create a new test PDF. Check if the option still not appearing. 

Let us know how it goes.

Thanks,

Meenakshi