Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP!

CJKLewis · 09-30-2008, 11:25 AM

Hi

I've been creating a report in word to then convert to pdf as its for visitors who opt in on my website. Basically I've created hyperlinks in word that direct to an affiliate offer. Problem is when I convert this file to pdf the links are not clickable but are only highlighed in blue.

Anyone know to get around this issue?

Thanks
Chris

Frank Bruno · 09-30-2008, 11:28 AM

Actually this depends on the type of PDF converting software that you're using.

Not all PDF converters can detect active links or will make active links.

What PDF software are you using?

Frank Bruno

Glenn Newsome · 09-30-2008, 11:29 AM

easiest option I have worked with is "open office"

jkt777 · 09-30-2008, 11:30 AM

The easiest way I know is to use open office instead of word.
Its free and available here:
download: OpenOffice.org Downloads

Joel

CJKLewis · 09-30-2008, 11:34 AM

I'm using dopdf which I found on Microsoft's marketplace. The links seem to be working in word when you hover over it and press ctrl.

ChrisByrns · 09-30-2008, 01:41 PM

just in case you don't want to install a pdf-converter, you could use adobe's online word processor which has a nifty "pdf export" feature and works like a charm http://buzzword.acrobat.com

Dmitry · 09-30-2008, 03:04 PM

Yup, it really depends on the PDF converter... I've had the same problem in the past but it wasn't that important so I never went on to fix it.

LB · 09-30-2008, 03:05 PM

Open Office is the only program I've used that always seems to work creating PDFs.

Kerry Finch · 09-30-2008, 03:16 PM

I have recently experienced the same problem, and the free Open Office was the answer. When saving as a pdf, I selected the ebook option, and all of the links work.

Good luck
Kerry

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CJKLewis Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: , , United Kingdom. Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! Hi I've been creating a report in word to then convert to pdf as its for visitors who opt in on my website. Basically I've created hyperlinks in word that direct to an affiliate offer. Problem is when I convert this file to pdf the links are not clickable but are only highlighed in blue. Anyone know to get around this issue? Thanks Chris

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Frank Bruno Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,442 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 7 Thanked 97 Times in 75 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! Actually this depends on the type of PDF converting software that you're using. Not all PDF converters can detect active links or will make active links. What PDF software are you using? Frank Bruno
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Glenn Newsome Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas, USA. Posts: 685 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 24 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts Contact Info	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! easiest option I have worked with is "open office"
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jkt777 Joel Thomas War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 261 Thanks: 53 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! The easiest way I know is to use open office instead of word. Its free and available here: download: OpenOffice.org Downloads Joel

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CJKLewis Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: , , United Kingdom. Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! I'm using dopdf which I found on Microsoft's marketplace. The links seem to be working in word when you hover over it and press ctrl.

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Dmitry HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 371 Thanks: 74 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! Yup, it really depends on the PDF converter... I've had the same problem in the past but it wasn't that important so I never went on to fix it.

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LB Original Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the forest. Posts: 2,894 Thanks: 256 Thanked 461 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! Open Office is the only program I've used that always seems to work creating PDFs.
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Kerry Finch SEO Content Specialist War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia. Posts: 336 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 16 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Problem with hyper links in a pdf file HELP! I have recently experienced the same problem, and the free Open Office was the answer. When saving as a pdf, I selected the ebook option, and all of the links work. Good luck Kerry
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