Windows 10: Can't open .pdf docs via Word anymore - why not?

Discus and support Can't open .pdf docs via Word anymore - why not? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I just tried opening a .pdf file as I have always done in the past, and couldn't. I now have to 'open with' with Google Docs or Microsoft Edge! What... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by kiwibee, Mar 21, 2019.

  1. KIWIBEE
    kiwibee Win User

    Can't open .pdf docs via Word anymore - why not?


    I just tried opening a .pdf file as I have always done in the past, and couldn't. I now have to 'open with' with Google Docs or Microsoft Edge! What has happened over the past couple of weeks for this to occur? The icons have all been changed to something I can't make out. All documents/files open as normal.

    Thank you for any help in advance.

    :)
     
    kiwibee, Mar 21, 2019
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  2. JEAN G.
    Jean G. Win User

    Unable to open PDF or Word docs

    I'm suddenly unable to open pdf or word docs that are posted on a website that I access regularly. No error message. Just clocking and then a blank screen?
     
    Jean G., Mar 21, 2019
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Unable to open PDF or Word docs

    Which application do you use to open and view PDF's?

    Did you try downloading the PDF or Word document, launch the respective application then open it from there?

    You can might also want to repair Microsoft Office and or reinstall your PDF viewer.

    You can try opening the PDF in Edge.
     
    Andre Da Costa, Mar 21, 2019
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  4. PATRICIATROXELL
    PatriciaTroxell Win User

    Can't open .pdf docs via Word anymore - why not?

    Gmail and Windows 10 opening word docs from gmail

    I have received a PDF in my gmail. I have to fill out form and send it back with a PDF attachment from Word in Windows 10. I can't see it unless I open it and it opens in Word and requires me to convert the doc to Word which I did, but Word wants to convert
    the PDF attachment as a Word format, too. How can I do that?
     
    PatriciaTroxell, Mar 21, 2019
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