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> This is an example of bad technology failing its user. I don't think that's fair to say. You can literally import PDF files in Word via the most common File
by Strom 9y ago
> This is an example of bad technology failing its user.
I don't think that's fair to say. You can literally import PDF files in Word via the most common File > Open dialog. [1] You can also save as PDF in Word via the File > Save As dialog. [2] These are not exactly some obscure hidden functions.
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[1] https://support.office.com/en-us/article/edit-pdf-content-in-word-b2d1d729-6b79-499a-bcdb-233379c2f63a https://support.office.com/en-us/article/edit-pdf-content-in...
[2] https://support.office.com/en-us/article/save-or-convert-to-pdf-or-xps-d85416c5-7d77-4fd6-a216-6f4bf7c7c110 https://support.office.com/en-us/article/save-or-convert-to-...
- staunch 9y agoBut the default does not protect users. Putting the onus on users to protect themselves is the problem.
- NautilusWave 9y agoYou can also right click a pdf > Open with > Word.