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  1. community.adobe.com › t5 › acrobat-discussionsCan't select or copy text - Adobe Support Community

    Mar 20, 2019 · Suddenly I am not able to select and copy any text from any PDF document, whether from a PDF I have created that contains renderable text, or from a scan that I have used text recognition on. All I get is a hand symbol.

  2. superuser.com › questions › 47462Can't copy text from a pdf file - Super User

    The pdf file has probably been locked against copying text. Below are two ways to unlock it: If the pdf has not been locked against printing, you can print it to a virtual pdf printer to create an unlocked file. See this:

  3. community.adobe.com › not-able-to-copy-text-from-a-pdf › m-pNot able to copy text from a pdf - Adobe Support Community

    May 1, 2017 · I am trying to copy text from a pdf in adobe reader but I cannot select text in the appropriate areas and I am not able to copy the text that I want to. I am able to do it in other pdf readers and the security allows for copying the text.

  4. community.adobe.com › unable-to-copy-text-from-any-pdf › m-pUnable to copy text from any PDF - Adobe Support Community

    Dec 31, 2016 · When I copy/paste from a webpage or Word everything is fine. When I copy/paste from a PDF nothing happens. The clipboard is empty. I've tried to copy from various PDFs. It doesn't matter if they're young or old, if they're downloaded or generated locally.

  5. www.adobe.com › in › acrobatFive ways to copy text from a PDF document. - Adobe

    Aug 22, 2024 · Why am I unable to copy text from a PDF? There are three main reasons why you can not copy text from a PDF: The PDF might be a scanned image, making the text a non-selectable picture.

  6. pdfcandy.com › blog › cant-copy-and-paste-from-pdfWhy Can't I Copy and Paste From a PDF

    Aug 18, 2024 · When you are unable to copy text from your PDF, it's likely due to the specific settings of the document. The secured PDFs may have been configured to prevent editing text and copying of the content.

  7. smallpdf.com › blog › copy-text-from-pdfHow To Copy Text From a PDF - Smallpdf

    Jun 13, 2024 · Troubleshooting PDF Text Copy and Paste Issues. If your PDF text doesn’t paste correctly or as you’d hoped, here are a few things to try. First, try to paste the text without formatting. This can help especially when the PDF text you paste appears all over the page with odd sizing and spacing.

  8. helpdeskgeek.com › help-desk › cant-copy-text-from-a-pdf-fileHow To Copy Text From a PDF File - Help Desk Geek

    Apr 8, 2020 · If you want to copy text from a PDF file to add to a Word document, paste a formula onto an Excel spreadsheet, or insert into PowerPoint slides for a presentation, it can be as easy as using the Copy and Paste function.

  9. www.howtogeek.com › 820514 › how-to-copy-and-paste-text-from-pdfHow to Copy Text From a PDF - How-To Geek

    Sep 17, 2023 · Copying text from a PDF file is as easy as opening your PDF in a compatible reader, selecting the text, and choosing the copy option. We'll show you how to do that in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.

  10. kb.foxit.com › s › articlesWhy can’t I Copy Text in the Page? - Fox IT

    Answer. If you have a problem copying the text from a PDF document, please check the following three things. Check if you've switched to " Select Text and Image" this tool. If the Hand tool is selected when you hover your mouse over the text, go to Home > Tools > Select > click Select Text and Image then try to copy.