Tuesday, September 29, 2015

How do I convert a PDF file into a Word file?

Have you ever needed to make a change to your syllabus for the new quarter just to realize you couldn't, because it was a PDF file?

We've received phone calls in the past from Instructors who were trying to publish their course for the new quarter, but couldn't because their syllabus wasn't ready.  Since they didn't have the original Microsoft Word document to allow them to edit, they were stuck with the uneditable PDF version.

There is however, a solution!  Here in the Information Commons we have a program called "Adobe Acrobat X Pro" that allows you to convert your PDF into a Word document.  

To start, you will need to open up your PDF document on a computer in the small computer section of the Info. Commons and immediately follow these steps:    



(1) Select File
(2) Select Save as
(3) Select Microsoft Word
(4) Select your preferred Microsoft Word document type

As always, if you need help, please let us know.