How to Copy from PDFs

Copying from PDFs is Easy!

The following instructions will help you copy some or all of any PDF file to your computer. Don't be intimidated; the steps are really easy.

To print these instructions, simply go to the "File" menu and select "Print", or select the text, copy it and create a document in your word processing application or note pad.

1. Once in the file you want to copy from, at the left of the lowest toolbar, click on the disk icon.
2. Click twice on the yellow icon next to the slot that says "Save in". (For Mac: The file may have downloaded automatically)
3. After doing that, it should say "Save in Desktop".
4. Provide a file name.
5. Click save.
6. When you are through with the web site, leave the web.
7. PC Only: Click on the "Show Desktop" icon in the bottom tool bar of your monitor. (Or on the right side, depending on your configuration)
8. Double click the file you created in steps 4 and 5.
9. Click on the "T" in the left toolbar.
10. Click and drag what you want to save. This selects it. If you want to copy and paste the contents of an entire document, go to "View" and select "Continuous" in the menu bar, then Ctrl A (Command+A for Mac) to select all and proceed as described above.
11. Ctrl C to copy the text. (Command+C for Mac)
12. Close the file.
13. Open your word processing application.
14. Create a new file.
15. Ctrl V to paste the text. (Command+C for Mac)
16. Save this Word file as you normally do.

You are done. To delete the file you downloaded to your desktop, single click on it, press the delete button on your keyboard and click "yes".

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