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If you can’t select or copy text in a PDF file

Some PDF files require you to enter a password before you can select or copy text. Ask the person who gave you the document for that password.

To enter the password for a PDF file:

Choose Tools > Inspector, and then click Encryption.

If the Inspector states that you can copy from the PDF file, make sure you’ve selected the Text tool by choosing Tools > Text.

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