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pdf problems - content copying not allowed

how to work around this so I can copy and paste the information ?

I've got 7 different pdfs all with the same annoying :mad: setting

only thing I can think of is to paste screen into paint and then post it as a .jpg

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  • M4RKM
    M4RKM Posts: 5,132 Forumite
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    PDF's have security settings, you can lock out content copying, printing, even opening without a password.

    The workaround is the print screen, obviously remembering any copyright issues that you might be faced with by doing this! ;)
  • cally6008
    cally6008 Posts: 7,629 Forumite
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    yep thats the one, security settings - so darn annoying,

    copyright issues - it's ok, I have permission to copy and paste the information to my forum
  • mr_fishbulb
    mr_fishbulb Posts: 5,224 Forumite
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    cally6008 wrote: »
    yep thats the one, security settings - so darn annoying,

    copyright issues - it's ok, I have permission to copy and paste the information to my forum
    If you have contacted the copyright holder to get permission, could you ask them for a copy of the text in another (non-protected) format?
  • cally6008
    cally6008 Posts: 7,629 Forumite
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    yep, have done that before i posted

    just posted cos wondered if a clever techie person would know a work around
  • search google for a program called nitroPDF It costs $99 (abt £60) but you can get a time limited trial version to try...
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