Edit PDF by Document Type

To edit a PDF, open it in Word. This works best with PDFs that are mostly text. PDFs of book chapters or something that looks like a manuscript from a copier won't be formatted well in Word.

To open a PDF file without converting it to a Word document, open the file directly wherever it's stored (for example, double-click the PDF file in your Documents folder). However, if you want to edit the PDF file, go ahead and open it in Word.

How to make a PDF editable with . Open your PDF file in . Click the Edit PDF tool on the right-hand panel. ... Use editing tools to add new text, edit text, or update fonts using selections from the Format drop-down list. Move, add, replace, or resize images using the tools in the Objects list.

The PDF document is encrypted with password protection. You may be using a PDF reader that only allows you to preview files, not edit them. The PDF was created using an outdated or ineffective program that makes editing the file difficult. The editing software you are using is too complicated.