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make a rectangular selection to a pdf file and copy that text only

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kalos:
hello!

I want to make a rectangular selection to a pdf file and copy that text only

is it possible?

the text is copiable (it doesnt need OCR)

thanks!

NigelH:
Sumatra PDF can do this.
Hold ctrl key while selecting

kalos:
Sumatra PDF can do this.
Hold ctrl key while selecting
-NigelH (May 23, 2012, 06:23 AM)
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oh, this is great, I use SumatraPDF and I wouldnt like to change it, but I didnt know it can do this
great news thanks!  :Thmbsup:

kunkel321:
I'm curious if SumatraPDF will let you select a rectangle that spans across pages?

kalos:
I'm curious if SumatraPDF will let you select a rectangle that spans across pages?
-kunkel321 (May 23, 2012, 12:08 PM)
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yes, I confirm it can

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