How to Change Settings to Open a PDF File. A Portable Document File is a type of file that uses an open standard across different computer platforms and programs.

Sometimes a PDF needs encryption. Sometimes it doesn't. Here's how and when you can remove unneeded encryption.

There are several ways you can convert a PDF file to a Word document, including a method that only takes a few clicks.

However, if you do not want to do that, you can always open PDF files in Protected View in Word. It helps you block any macros from running right after opening the file in Word.

The system will open the PDF in Google Docs. Figure F From Google Drive, select a PDF file, then open it with Google Doc to gain access to text contained within the document.

You can convert PUB files to PDF using the Microsoft Publisher software itself or use the free online Publisher to PDF converter tool.

Press "Alt-F2" to open a command line prompt within Unity. Type the command for Evince with your PDF file's name, file extension and its full path relative to the Home directory.