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.

While you can’t beat a full-fledged PDF editor for complex work, Word now has the ability to open and edit PDFs (though with some formatting hiccups). Here’s how it all works.

4. Select the PDF you want to edit. 5. Click on the Open button to open the PDF in Word. 6. Select the OK button in the pop-up box to confirm that you want to convert the PDF to an editable Word ...

Open the PDF's source document in Word, then click the File menu's "Save As" command. Click the "PDF" option from the Save as Type control and then click the "Minimum Size" option on the dialog ...