PDF format is a document that was created using Adobe Acrobat software, as well as this type of file can be generated by a special plug-in in a web browser or through other third-party utility. The PDF file is common in the exchange of information between users. This format of documents is considered one of the most common among the rest due to the fact that it supports the majority of operating systems, as well as mobile and computer devices. PDF documents can contain text, images, electronic signatures, annotations, forms, and other types of data. A PDF document will display the stored data regardless of the installed operating system on the device or computer that supports the file format.
If you want to copy a table from the PDF file into a Word document, you will only be able to copy the values that the table contains. Here is how to copy a full table from a PDF file to a Word document.
How to open the PDF file
In fact, a PDF file can be opened even with the browser installed on your computer. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera – almost any browser will work. Simply drag and drop the PDF file into the browser window and you get full access to the electronic version of the documentation.
If you do not want to use a browser, there is another solution, from Adobe itself. To get full access to a PDF file, you can use an extremely handy program such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. There you can find all the tools and options you need to get the best possible view of the PDF content. You can also find a lot of other programs on the Internet that can give you roughly the same functionality as Adobe.
How to open the PDF file using Microsoft Word
If you want to open the PDF file using Microsoft Word, you have to follow these steps:
- First of all, go to your PDF document and right-click on it.
- After that, click “Open with”.
- Next, select “Microsoft Word” in the dropdown menu. If there is no Microsoft Word to choose, click “Choose another app” and select “Locate another app on this PC”. Then, find Microsoft Word EXE file and choose it.
- A message “Word will now convert your PDF to an editable Word document…” appears. Just click “OK”.
Once you have completed these steps, Microsoft Word should open the PDF file. You have also to be aware that Microsoft Word will convert the full PDF file.
How to copy the table from PDF file to Microsoft Word
If you want to copy only the table from your PDF file to the Word document, you have to follow these steps:
- Open the PDF file and select the table by clicking on the “Move” icon in the upper left corner of the table.
- Then, right-click on the table and choose “Copy”.
- Open the Word document where you want to insert the table.
- Right-click on the blank page and click “Paste”.
Once you have completed these steps, the table should appear on the page of your Word document.
