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How keep excel formula after converting to pdf
First of all, when you convert a worksheet to PDF, there is basically no way to keep the Excel formulas, let alone to influence the other values.
You can convert it to PDF, but then you need editing software, with an Adobe Reader you can almost only read and fill in fields.
So you need a subscription such as Adobe Pro DC to be able to make changes in the PDF.
There are also some free tools on the internet, with less or more success.
There you can perform simple calculations in given commands / menus or write / convert a formula yourself in Javascript and I would recommend Adobe Lefecycle Designer.
Basically it is not recommended that a PDF behaves like an Excel file.
The greatest advantage of a PDF file, besides being usable on any computer and preventing text manipulation by the end user, is that there are no costs for the reader. In contrast to Excel, you can use many advantages, for example simple and fast formatting, but the biggest advantage is the enormous time savings that anyone could / can achieve with it.
My recommendation, two different pairs of shoes should not be put on at the same time.
Thank you for your patience and time.
Nikolino
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