How to Import Data From a PDF to Microsoft Excel

Importing data from a PDF to Microsoft Excel can be a little tricky as PDFs are not designed for easy extraction of data. However, there are some methods you can try to extract data from a PDF and import it into Microsoft Excel.

Method 1: Copy and Paste

1. Open the PDF file and select the data you want to import.
2. Right-click and select “Copy”.
3. Open Microsoft Excel and create a new sheet.
4. Right-click on the cell where you want to paste the data and select “Paste”.
5. The data should be pasted into Excel as a table.

Method 2: Export as a Text File

1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Click on “File” and select “Save As”.
3. In the “Save As” dialog box, select “Text” as the file type.
4. Choose the location where you want to save the file and click “Save”.
5. Open Microsoft Excel and create a new sheet.
6. Click on “Data” and select “From Text”.
7. Navigate to the text file you saved and select “Import”.
8. In the “Text Import Wizard” dialog box, select “Delimited” and click “Next”.
9. Select the delimiter that was used in the original PDF file and click “Next”.
10. Select the column data format and click “Finish”.
11. The data should be imported into Excel as a table.

Method 3: Use a PDF to Excel Converter

There are many third-party tools available that can convert PDF files into Excel spreadsheets. Some popular tools include Adobe Acrobat Pro, Able2Extract, and Nitro PDF Converter. These tools can accurately extract data from a PDF and convert it into a format that can be easily imported into Excel.