Topline Portable Document Format files, or PDFs, are easily presented and exchanged across softwares—even Word—so here’s how to convert a PDF into a Microsoft Word document.

Microsoft Word can accommodate a surprising number of file formats, and even take in Excel and PowerPoint data, though it might look funny. Here's how.

Have a PDF you need to edit more easily? Here are a few options for converting, plus some security advice.

Quick tip: You can also sign a PDF document on any device, without the need for a printer or scanner. Here's how to type on a PDF, whether you're using a Mac, PC, mobile device, or Microsoft Word.

Need to edit a PDF document for free? Don't worry, we've put together a couple of easy-to-follow shortcuts.

Navigate to the location of your PDF file, select it, and click ‘Open’. A dialog box will appear notifying you that Word will convert the PDF into an editable Word document.