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Enable Reader users to copy text from PDF?

2009-08-19 08:23:38

silversliver

Registered: Nov 24 2008

Posts: 33

I was wondering if there was any way to enable Reader users to use the text tool to highlight and copy text out of a PDF.

When I go to Advanced, and then Enable Rights for Reader Users it doesn't not include that function, but I was hoping there was another way.

Thanks,
SilverSliver

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 8.0, Windows

2009-08-19 10:53:35

radzmar

Registered: Nov 3 2008

Posts: 1202

The Reader is just able to copy text from PDF's.
You only need to mark the text, click right and select copy (or ctlr + c), that's it.
There are no additional rights needed for this action.

But, if the PDF is protected or the text has been converted to vector graphics, you can't copy the text.

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2009-08-19 16:54:14

NickJr

Registered: Jan 21 2008

Posts: 21

Can anyone provide the link for today's online seminar, I seemed to miss several parts due to be interruptped with phone calls. I am hoping this topic that was presented today, August 19th, title, PDF for the Web is available to download..
Thank You
NickJr

2009-08-19 17:53:21

daka630

Registered: Mar 1 2007

Posts: 1420

NickJr,
Just a tip; being a separate topic, not related to this thread, obtaining a response may be more timely if you post a new topic thread.

Regardless, yes, an "On-Demand eSeminar" for the topic will be published soon.

Check the link below over the next few days.
http://www.acrobatusers.com/learning_center/eseminars_on_demand

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