To use this method, first, download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC app on your computer. Then, check if your PDF allows copying, and if it does, move to the next section to actually copy something from your file.

• To check a PDF’s restrictions, first, launch your PDF with the Acrobat Reader DC app.
• From Acrobat Reader’s menu bar, select File > Properties.

On the “Document Properties” window, choose the “Security” tab.

In the “Security” tab, read the value next to “Content Copying.” If it says “Not Allowed,” you can’t copy content from the current PDF file.

If the “Content Copying” value says “Allowed,” you can copy the content. In this case, follow the next section.

• To begin copying your text, make sure your PDF is open with Acrobat Reader.
• From Acrobat Reader’s top toolbar list, select the “Selection Tool” (which is a standard cursor icon).

Right-click the highlighted text and select “Copy”.