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Converting PDFs to Word Files

Convert a PDF to match Word formatting

See also -- How Students Can Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF Files

Using Adobe Pro DC

Mac - 

  1. Open "Adobe Pro DC" menu in top left, and select "Preferences." 
  2. Go to "Convert from PDF" under "Categories," and select "Word Document" from "Converting From PDF." 
  3. Click on "Edit Settings..." and select "Retain Page Layout." 
  4. Click "OK." Then "OK" again. Then try export from PDF to Word again.

Windows - 

  1. Open Acrobat menu in top left, click on Edit, and select Preferences. 
  2. Go to Convert from PDF under "Categories," and select "Word Document." 
  3. Click on "Edit Settings..." and select "Retain Page Layout." 
  4. Click "OK." Possibly then "OK" once more. Then try export from PDF to Word again.



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