Microsoft edge does not allow me to select text in pdf

Question

_{Tuesday, August 27, 2019 2:59 AM}

The Microsoft Edge app can only allow me to select text in the pdf file without a link. Whenever I open a pdf file with any internal or external link, the cursor always become a hand symbol that doesn't allow me to select any text. I have checked this pdf file and they are not locked for edition. I can also select them with another pdf reader, such as Adobe. Does anyone know can I can fix that?

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_{Wednesday, August 28, 2019 1:41 AM}

Hi,

I understand you are having issue when viewing PDF files via Edge. According to my research, this issue is more related with Microsoft Edge. I'll help move this thread to Win 10 General forum for further research.

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Thank you for your understanding.

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Perry

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_{Thursday, August 29, 2019 5:33 AM}

Hi,

Have you made any updates to your computer before experiencing this issue? Do you have the latest version of Edge?

I suggest that you repair and reset Microsoft Edge.

Repairing won't affect anything, but resetting will remove your history, cookies, and any settings you might have changed.

To do this, go to Settings  > Apps > Microsoft Edge > Advanced options. Installing the latest updates will also help to correct issues by replacing outdated files, updating drivers, and fixing vulnerabilities.

Hope above information can help you.

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_{Friday, August 30, 2019 7:11 AM}

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