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.

Learn how to use one of Word 2013's most asked-for features: how to open and edit a PDF file in Word.

You can insert a PDF into Word via the File, Open menu, which turns the PDF into an editable document, or as a non-editable image.

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 ...