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Are you looking to transfer equations from a PDF file to Word? It is quite an important process for students, researchers, and professionals dealing with math and science. Why? Because it makes editing and formatting a breeze in Word!

For this, you need two tools: a versatile PDF editor, like AI PDF Reader, and Microsoft Word.

We recommend AI PDF Reader because it effortlessly copies equations from PDFs and pastes them directly into Word, saving time and ensuring accuracy.

In this guide, we have put together 4 ways how to copy an equation from PDF to Word using AI PDF Reader.

So, download AI PDF Reader now and see how easy it can be to manage equations while working with PDF and Word documents!

Method 1: Copy Equations from PDF to Word by Editing and Copying****

If you’re working on basic math equations that don’t have complex symbols and formatting, you can simply copy and paste them from the PDF file to a Word document using the editing feature in UPDF.

Here are the steps on how to copy equation from PDF to Word:

Step 1: Launch AI PDF Reader and click on “Open File ” to open the PDF containing equations.****

Step 2: From the menu on the left, click on “Edit PDF.” This will make your PDF editable.****

Step 3: Click on the equation you want to copy to make a text box appear around it. Then, highlight it and right-click on it to copy it.****

Step 4: Lastly, open Word and paste the equation into it.****

Method 2: Copy Equations from PDF to Word by Converting****

Another way to copy math equations from PDF to Word is by converting the PDF to Word. This method is best for equations that involve complex formatting, symbols, or mathematical notation.

Let’s see how it’s done:

Step 1: Open the PDF with the equations using AI PDF Reader, and from the menu on the right, select “Export PDF > Word.”****

Step 2: Click on “Layout Settings ” and select the “Retain Flowing Text ” option to keep the formatting of the equations intact.****

Step 3: Next, set the Page Range and click “Export. ”**** This will convert your PDF into Word format. Now, you can open the Word file and you can make the necessary adjustments to the equations. And you will find the format is same to the original PDF one.

Method 3: Copy Equations from PDF to Word by Screenshot and AI****

If you’re working on a PDF with equations with complex formatting or the PDF has security restrictions due to which copying or converting the file is not an option, you can still copy it.

How? With UPDF AI, of course!

The steps below will show you how to copy formula from PDF to Word via AI PDF Reader AI:

Step 1: Open the PDF with equations in AI PDF Reader, and click on the “AI PDF Reader AI ” option at the lower-right corner.****

Step 2: Select the “Chat ” tab and click on the screenshot icon at the bottom.****

Step 3: Select the equation part in the PDF that you want to copy to Word using the screenshot tool.

Step 4: Once the screenshot is captured, ask AI PDF Reader AI to “Extract Equation from PDF.” ****

Step 5: AI PDF Reader AI will give you the equations in text format. After that, you can click on the “Copy” icon on the top of the result, and paste them into a Word document. ****

And that’s how to copy math equations from PDF to Word using the screenshot feature in AI PDF Reader AI.

Method 4: Copy Equations from Scanned PDF to Word by OCR****

Let's say you have a scanned PDF file with equations where the text is represented in image form. You can still copy the equations into an editable format using the OCR feature in UPDF.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Launch AI PDF Reader and open the scanned PDF with equations.****

Step 2: Now click “Recognize Text Using OCR ” from the menu on the right. ****

Step 3： Select “Searchable PDF ” from the Document Type, set the layout, language, and other settings, and click “Perform OCR.”****

Step 4: Once the OCR is complete, your scanned PDF will become editable. You can now save it as a Word file by clicking on “Export > Word > Retain Page Layout.”****

These were the 4 ways in which you can easily copy equations from PDF to Word using AI PDF Reader. The first 3 methods are free to use. However, the OCR feature is only available in AI PDF Reader Pro. Therefore, if you want to take advantage of AI PDF Reader’s full suite of features, you can check out the pricing plans and make a purchase according to your requirements.

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FAQ

How do you copy a math formula from a PDF?

Move your cursor over any PDF line (text or equations) to see a clipboard copy button appear. For multi-line copying, click-drag to highlight sections or double-click individual lines for text/LaTeX selection.

How do I copy code from a PDF?

Use your cursor to click and drag over the text you want to copy in the PDF, even if it spans multiple pages. Right-click on the selected area, select 'Copy' from the Edit menu, and then paste it into your document.

How do I import formulas into Word?

Choose Insert > Equation or use the shortcut Alt + =. For pre-made formulas, go to Insert > Equation and pick from the Built-in options. To create a custom equation, select Insert > Equation > Insert New Equation, then write it using your finger, stylus, or mouse.

In the End****

Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a scientist, if you’re working on a PDF with basic or complex equations, you might need to copy them at some point.

In this comprehensive guide, we have put together 4 easy ways how to copy an equation from PDF to Word using AI PDF Reader. From simply copying and pasting the equations and converting the PDF to Word to using UDPF AI and OCR, we have discussed all the steps with images to help you out.

So, make working with your PDF a breeze; download AI PDF Reader now!