Casie 0 #1 November 7, 2003 I'm no computer expert by any means, but does anyone know how I can change an Adobe file into a WordPerfect file that I can actually type in? It does not give me the option to save if that helps any I've done this before but had the save option available Anyone's help is greatly appreciated.................................Thanx!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 November 7, 2003 Well, it's not perfect, but if its a simple file you might just be able to highlight the text and copy and paste it. Just click on the "T" button at the top to be able to highlight. You might need to do a significant amount of reformatting with that method though. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #3 November 7, 2003 I've tried that & it won't work either~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 November 7, 2003 to do an actual export to word, you need full blown Acrobat, not just the reader. Do a search on "acrobat", this question was asked here a week ago I think.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 November 7, 2003 Hmm. I'm pretty sure there is software that will convert it (I think Adobe Distiller will do it), but chances are you don't have access to it. You might be able to find some free OCR (optical character recognition) that could convert it to text but thats a serious pain in the ass. What did it do when you tried copying and pasting? Wouldn't highlight at all? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #6 November 7, 2003 Thanx!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #7 November 7, 2003 Nope, it wouldn't highlight at all.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #8 November 7, 2003 Just a side note; not all .pdf files can be converted back to text (without going the OCR route). For instance, there's a heck of a lot of stuff out there that, while it looks like text, is actually an embedded .tiff or other type image file. Stupid and wasteful -- yes, but also sometimes the easiest thing for the person to create.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HARMONROCKETII 0 #9 November 7, 2003 Hey Casie, If you have the full version, you can edit the text in adobe. The bottom left button with a T. Select the pointer to select the text to edit. Works here! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #10 November 7, 2003 To do what you want, you need the FULL version of Adobe Acrobat.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #11 November 7, 2003 There are also optional security settings for PDFs. The creator might have disabled the ability to save the PDF, extract text, or modify it without a password. If that's the case, you can retype it. That's all. Sorry. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #12 November 7, 2003 QuoteTo do what you want, you need the FULL version of Adobe Acrobat. didnt' we answer this one not too long ago? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #13 November 7, 2003 yes, that is one of the main reasons that people publish their documents to pdf format, so others can't use ('steal') their work. one of my profs discovered that other schools were using the class ppt slides that were on the class website, so he converted them all to pdfs.... and the full blown version costs some big $$... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #14 November 7, 2003 I do all of my quotes in PDF so customer's can't change shit on me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #15 November 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteTo do what you want, you need the FULL version of Adobe Acrobat. didnt' we answer this one not too long ago? Yes...as you can see, this board likes REPOSTS __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #16 November 7, 2003 I'm sorry Don't be mad! Ok, I found the "T" option for edit, however it won't let me type anything in............I don't get it dangit!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #17 November 7, 2003 QuoteI'm sorry Don't be mad! Ok, I found the "T" option for edit, however it won't let me type anything in............I don't get it dangit! I'm not mad, ok, after pressing T you'll have to create a BOX to type in.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #18 November 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuoteTo do what you want, you need the FULL version of Adobe Acrobat. didnt' we answer this one not too long ago? Yes...as you can see, this board likes REPOSTS hmmmm. Maybe we should find someone that is willing to post up the original thread when someone does something like this. Any volunteers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #19 November 7, 2003 What do you mean create a box to type in????~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #20 November 7, 2003 QuoteWhat do you mean create a box to type in???? Place the cursor where you want the field to be and click then move the mouse and you'll see a 'rectangle' that's the text box What you have to select if FORM TOOL__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #21 November 7, 2003 the T in Reader allows you to select the text. So click and drag the text. If you have full acrobat, then yes, you can type in the document, but not with Reader.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #22 November 7, 2003 Thanx all for your help, it's obvious I don't have full blown Acrobat, just Reader Sorry, I had a repost! Just wanted to thank everyone for their help.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #23 November 7, 2003 QuoteThanx all for your help, it's obvious I don't have full blown Acrobat, just Reader Sorry, I had a repost! Just wanted to thank everyone for their help. How complex is that document? is it confidential?, if you want I can do it for you.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #24 November 7, 2003 It's an application for employment.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #25 November 7, 2003 QuoteIt's an application for employment. Ok.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
