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How do I keep hyperlinks when converting a DOC into PDF?
Thread poster: Alain Alameddine
Alain Alameddine
Alain Alameddine  Identity Verified
Lebanon
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Nov 6, 2010

Hello all,

I am trying to convert a Word file into a PDF, but hyperlinks just disappear (see attached). Does anyone know how to fix that? I obviously don't want to edit the PDF everytime I add or change something to the file.

Thanks in advance!

Alain
 
Heinrich Pesch
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Not in pdf Nov 6, 2010

I never have seen a pdf with active hyperlinks. You could convert into html or leave it in Word. Why do you want it in pdf, this format is not intended for updating the content.
Regards
Heinrich
 
Laurent KRAULAND (X)
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Some help here?... Nov 6, 2010

http://ask.metafilter.com/161485/Keeping-hyperlinks-when-saving-Word-docs-as-PDF

When I convert a document containing hyperlinks from the ODT or DOC file format to PDF, those were always kept active in the PDF as per today. This may have something to do with the related settings of the word processor in question... or of the programme used to ... See more
http://ask.metafilter.com/161485/Keeping-hyperlinks-when-saving-Word-docs-as-PDF

When I convert a document containing hyperlinks from the ODT or DOC file format to PDF, those were always kept active in the PDF as per today. This may have something to do with the related settings of the word processor in question... or of the programme used to read the PDF for that matter.

Out of curiosity, I just tried to click on an URL contained in a PDF I am currently translating, even if the hyperllnk doesn't seem to be active... Guess what? It works.

ETA: this also applies to Pages.



[Edited at 2010-11-06 07:58 GMT] ▲ Collapse
 
Nicole Schnell
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Why, certainly! Nov 6, 2010

Heinrich Pesch wrote:

I never have seen a pdf with active hyperlinks. You could convert into html or leave it in Word. Why do you want it in pdf, this format is not intended for updating the content.
Regards
Heinrich


Look at my CV on my profile page. It's a Word file converted into PDF. You can click on any of the email addresses and your email window will open automatically.

Thanks for reminding me, I have to upload the newer version, without the hyperlinks.
 
ahmadwadan.com
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This is easy Nov 7, 2010

Please see example here:

http://www.ahmadwadan.com/ahmad-wadan-cv.pdf

My version of Adobe Acrobat has a "Link Tool" located in menu bar where I can create links easily.

Please check your Adobe Acrobat version.

Regards
 


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