How to edit a PDF in Word? [2023]
Jackson Kustec
jackson@macro.com
Want an easy step-by-step guide on how to edit a PDF in Word?
Navigating and editing your documents quickly in Microsoft Word can be a hassle.
In this article, you will learn the fastest way to edit PDF files in Microsoft Word.
How to edit PDFs in Word
Microsoft Word is a word-processing program that enables the creation and editing of simple and complex documents.
Follow the steps below to edit PDFs in Word.
Step #1. Launch Microsoft Word on your PC and go to File › Open
Open Microsoft Word on your PC. Once logged in, choose any file; it can be in PDF format or an editable Word document.
Note👀: If you downloaded the PDF file from the web, it'll usually be in your downloads folder.
Step #2. Click OK to open the file
When you open a PDF, Word must convert it to a format it can display. This might take a few moments or longer, depending on the PDF’s size.
You'll get a notification when PDFs need to be converted. Choose the editable option once the notification pops up – click OK .
Step #3. Edit text
You can edit text on any page of the PDF file in Word. With the Home tab, you can choose from text editing and formatting options.
Step #4. Edit Graphics
If you want to add images or charts to your file, click the Insert tab . You can also remove the existing graphics for easier reading and printing or move them to other sections.
- To add an image, click the Insert menu , select Pictures , and then choose the location of the image you want to add. Please select the image and choose Open to place it in the document.
- To move an image, click and drag it to the desired position .
- To delete an image, click it once to select it, and then press delete or delete on your keyboard.
Step #5. Save your work
- Go to file > Save As .
- Select where you want to save your document, like OneDrive.
- In the Save As type box, choose PDF (*.pdf).
- Select Save , and your file will be downloaded.
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