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PDF File converting to Word - formatting messed up

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  • 21-08-2014 10:07pm
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    cocaholic
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭


    I've converted a PDF form to Word to complete a form using an internet source. However, the formatting transferring over is now messed up so I can't fill out the form correctly. Any way to fix this?

    Would really appreciate some advice.


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    #2
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    cocaholic wrote: »
    I've converted a PDF form to Word to complete a form using an internet source. However, the formatting transferring over is now messed up so I can't fill out the form correctly. Any way to fix this?

    Would really appreciate some advice.

    This will happen most of the time due to formatting being lost. If it is a form you need to fill out option one is print it, write in it and scan it back or option 2 ask the sender for an editable copy of the form either by means of an editable pdf or else a Word document.
    If it is an editable pdf you may need to use Adobe Reader as other readers like foxit and the likes may not support form editing

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    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    You don't have to use Word to edit bits of text into it. Acrobat can do it as can Foxit (and Preview on OSX).


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