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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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6. I wouldn't hold out much hope

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Tue Oct 6, 2020, 04:33 PM

Oct 2020

Scanned images rendered to pdf are basically pictures.
You may be able to paste the image into a word or excel document but it will probably remain a picture.
Any embedded formulas will be invisible.

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Suggestions for PDF converter for windows10. [View all] efhmc Oct 2020 OP

Open in Word Alsteen Oct 2020 #1

A PDF of what? LuvLoogie Oct 2020 #2

I was only able to scan a copy of an old excel spread sheet as a pdf to my new computer. efhmc Oct 2020 #3

Here are some suggestions..... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2020 #4

There are free online converters (if you don't have data privacy concerns). Make7 Oct 2020 #5

I wouldn't hold out much hope discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2020 #6

At least some scanners use OCR CloudWatcher Oct 2020 #7

Absolutely correct discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2020 #8

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I bit the bullet and remade the spread sheel in Excel. efhmc Oct 2020 #9