Copy & Paste Text In PDF in iOS easily

How to Copy & Paste Text In PDF in iOS with DocHub

DocHub simplifies document management by offering an intuitive platform for editing, signing, and sharing documents online for free. With seamless integration into Google Workspace, users can effortlessly import and export PDFs, making it a powerful tool for anyone looking to streamline their workflows. Whether you're on iOS 17, 18, or 19, you'll find that our editor allows you to Copy & Paste Text In PDF in iOS with ease, empowering you to manage your documents efficiently.

Follow the steps to Copy & Paste Text In PDF in iOS

Open the DocHub website on your iOS device’s web browser and log in to your account.
Upload the PDF document you wish to edit by selecting the appropriate option from the editor.
Once your document is open, navigate to the text you want to copy. Use a long press to highlight the text.
After highlighting, select the option to copy the text to your clipboard.
Move to the location in the document where you want to paste the text. Tap and hold until the paste option appears, then select it.
Make any necessary adjustments to the pasted text to ensure it fits with the document’s formatting.
Once you're satisfied with your edits, download or export the document, or share it directly from the platform.

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Why is my PDF not allowing me to copy text?

There are three main reasons why you cannot copy and paste from a PDF: the file is locked, copy and paste options are restricted, or the PDF you received is a scanned or image file.

Why wont my PDF let me select text?

The most common reason why you cant select text in Preview is because your PDF document doesnt contain real text, it is a scanned image of the PDF. To select text in a scanned document you first need to change it to real text using UPDFs OCR feature.

Can you copy and paste text into a PDF?

Open the PDF document you want to copy text from. Click on the Edit button in the toolbar at the top of the page. Select the Copy Paste Text option from the dropdown menu. Your cursor will turn into a text selection tool.

How do I copy text from a PDF on my IPAD?

How to Copy and Paste Text from a PDF File Find the text you wish to copy. Tap it and hold it for 2 seconds. Drag your finger to include the text and tap Copy at the pop-up menu. The text will be copied to clipboard. You can paste what you have copied anywhere you need (e.g. Notes).

Why cant I copy and paste text from a PDF?

You may have received an access-restricted PDF. The original author of the file may not have wanted other users to copy information directly out of the document and thus used a PDF editor to restrict those functions. Again, you should contact the original author where possible if you need many passages from the text.

How do I enable copying text from a PDF?

How to copy text from a secured PDF Click File on the top toolbar and find Properties. Click the Security tab. Use the drop-down menu to choose No Security. Enter the password and click OK. Press OK again. Save the document to remove the security password.

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