How to Insert a Word File into a PDF Using Adobe Acrobat
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How to Insert Microsoft Word as an Attachment into a PDF using Adobe Acrobat
To insert aWord document into a PDF, use the Tools tab on Adobe Acrobat. These steps work for Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe Acrobat 2020, and Adobe Acrobat 2017. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1:OpenAdobe Acrobat Reader> openyour PDF file> click onFile> selectOpen.
Step 2:Browseto the PDF file you want to use, select it toinsert a Word documentinto and click onOpento launch it.
Step 3:On the Ribbon, click onTools> chooseEdit PDF.
Step 4:Click on thehorizontal ellipsis.
Step 5:From the list, click onAttach File. Then, select theWord fileto be inserted and click onOpen.
Step 6:Click on theSaveicon to retain your changes.
After inserting the Word file into the PDF, you should see it in the Attachments pane of Adobe Acrobat.
How to Open a Microsoft Word Attachment in a PDF File Using Adobe Acrobat
If you are the recipient of a PDF file with a Word attachment or inserted a Word file into a PDF and can’t view it, here’s what you should do.
Step 1:OpenAdobe Acrobat Reader, click onFile, and selectOpen.
Step 2:Select thePDF fileto insert a Word document and click onOpento launch it.
Step 3:To launch the Attachments pane, click on thepaper clip iconat the left of the Adobe Acrobat app.
Step 4:On the Attachments pane, right-click on theWord fileembedded in the PDF > selectOpen Attachment.
Step 5:On the dialog box, choose betweenOpen this fileorAlways allow opening files of this type.
Step 6:ClickOkon the dialog box.
After clicking OK, the attached document should open up in Microsoft Word.
How to Delete a Microsoft Word Attachment in a PDF File Using Adobe Acrobat
If you no longer want the Word file in your attachment, follow these steps to delete it.
Step 1:OpenAdobe Acrobat Reader> clickFile> selectOpen> select yourPDF filecontaining the Word attachment.
Step 2:To launch the Attachments pane, click on thepaper clip iconat the left of the Adobe Acrobat app.
Step 3:TheWord file embeddedin the PDF should appear in the Attachments pane.Right-clickon it > selectDelete Attachment.
Step 4:On the dialog box, confirm that you want to delete the Word file by clickingYes.
Step 5:Click on theSave iconto retain your changes.
The file should no longer be visible on the Attachments pane.
Tip:Learn how tovalidate a digital signature using Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Last updated on 24 July, 2024
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