While you can't edit a PDF file directly in PDF format in Word, we'll use a workaround that lets you make edits and still have a PDF when you're done. In Word, head to File > Open and then navigate to the PDF file that you'd like to edit. Word will automatically convert the PDF into an editable Word document.
How do I edit a PDF file in Word?
Edit a PDF
- Go to File > Open.
- Find the PDF, and open it (you might have to select Browse and find the PDF in a folder).
- Word tells you that it's going to make a copy of the PDF and convert its contents into a format that Word can display. The original PDF won't be changed at all. Select OK.
Why can't I edit a PDF in Word?
You can't edit that PDF in Word until OCR has been done. Optical Character Recognition looks at the page and tries to figure out whether there are words. If it's typed and neat, OCR can be very accurate. If it's handwritten or has marks, OCR can be just awful.
