Techtarded question. Word and Adobe

vickibocc · 09-27-2009, 08:49 PM

Well usually I think I'm pretty computer literate and can figure things out if I play around enough. But I'm stumped, and I'm hoping the answer isn't something completely obvious that I should have figured out.

I just graduated college so I had redone my entire resume, and from advice from peers and possible employers, I saved it as a pdf to make for easy viewing on whatever computer it might be opened on. But now, I have started working at a job and I'm applying to something new so I want to update my resume with my current job. But I can't edit the pdf. I tried using the "copy to clipboard" and paste it into word (2007..if that makes a difference) but I get all 0's and random characters rather than the actually words I've typed. I've also tried to just select all, copy, and paste into a new word document but then the alignment is all off.

Is there an easier way to do this??? I am supposed to sending my resume along with an application to a potential future employer tonight so I am trying to figure this out quickly. Once I figure it out,t he actual updating will take no more than 15 minutes, it's very minor updates.

Trip · 09-27-2009, 09:11 PM

do you have adobe acrobat or just adobe reader?

Probably just be easier to redo it in word if you just have reader. Shouldn't take that long to redo a 1 page resume.

karl_1052 · 09-27-2009, 09:14 PM

easiest and fastest would be to copy and paste the text, then fix the alignment.

racedoll · 09-27-2009, 09:35 PM

Just re-type, it will be much quicker at this point.

goof2 · 09-27-2009, 09:35 PM

If you didn't save a copy of the resume as a word file as well then you will probably have to use one of the two methods listed above. Saving as a pdf file is nice for ensuring your document is presented properly, almost like a picture. It isn't so nice for editing without the full version of Acrobat (expensive). The best thing you can do is save a copy as a pdf for distribution and a copy as a .doc file for later editing.

vickibocc · 09-27-2009, 09:46 PM

Thank you guys. I had a feeling that was the answer. I do have Adobe Reader, not Acrobat..lame. I guess I'll have to just go back and adjust the alignment and I'll be sure to save a separate .doc file also. It will just take longer than I anticipated. Thanks again!

racedoll · 09-27-2009, 09:47 PM

Send you pdf to me and I'll re-type for you. Won't take but a few minutes...

pauldun170 · 09-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Keep the master in word format.
Use freeware of choice to create the pdf version.

Cutty72 · 09-28-2009, 02:40 PM

and if saving/sending in Word. Send as a compatible file, not a 2007 file. Lots of places haven't updated yet.

vickibocc · 09-28-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutty72

and if saving/sending in Word. Send as a compatible file, not a 2007 file. Lots of places haven't updated yet.

If I send in word, I definitely do that. I had a lot of problems with professors in college not being able to open my work. But that was why I saved it in a pdf, its the most universal. But thanks for the advice.

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09-27-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
vickibocc Meh Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South FL Moto: the backseat of an '06 600rr Posts: 220	Techtarded question. Word and Adobe Well usually I think I'm pretty computer literate and can figure things out if I play around enough. But I'm stumped, and I'm hoping the answer isn't something completely obvious that I should have figured out. I just graduated college so I had redone my entire resume, and from advice from peers and possible employers, I saved it as a pdf to make for easy viewing on whatever computer it might be opened on. But now, I have started working at a job and I'm applying to something new so I want to update my resume with my current job. But I can't edit the pdf. I tried using the "copy to clipboard" and paste it into word (2007..if that makes a difference) but I get all 0's and random characters rather than the actually words I've typed. I've also tried to just select all, copy, and paste into a new word document but then the alignment is all off. Is there an easier way to do this??? I am supposed to sending my resume along with an application to a potential future employer tonight so I am trying to figure this out quickly. Once I figure it out,t he actual updating will take no more than 15 minutes, it's very minor updates.

09-27-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	easiest and fastest would be to copy and paste the text, then fix the alignment. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

09-27-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Just re-type, it will be much quicker at this point.

09-27-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	If you didn't save a copy of the resume as a word file as well then you will probably have to use one of the two methods listed above. Saving as a pdf file is nice for ensuring your document is presented properly, almost like a picture. It isn't so nice for editing without the full version of Acrobat (expensive). The best thing you can do is save a copy as a pdf for distribution and a copy as a .doc file for later editing.

09-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#6
vickibocc Meh Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South FL Moto: the backseat of an '06 600rr Posts: 220	Thank you guys. I had a feeling that was the answer. I do have Adobe Reader, not Acrobat..lame. I guess I'll have to just go back and adjust the alignment and I'll be sure to save a separate .doc file also. It will just take longer than I anticipated. Thanks again!

09-27-2009, 09:47 PM	#7
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Send you pdf to me and I'll re-type for you. Won't take but a few minutes...