What is the best PDF editing software for beginners on Windows 11?

When you use Microsoft Word as PDF editing software for Windows, you are not editing the PDF file directly. Instead, Word performs a conversion behind the scenes. It takes your PDF file, reads all the content, and transforms it into a Word document format (a docx file) that you can then edit using Word's familiar tools.

Let me walk you through using Microsoft Word as PDF editing software for Windows.

Step 1: Open the PDF in Word

Step 2: Acknowledge the Conversion Warning

• Click OK to proceed. Word then creates the converted copy—this may take a few seconds or minutes depending on the file size.

Step 3: Enable Editing

• Once the PDF opens in Word, it may open in a "Read-Only" or "Protected View" mode . Look for a yellow or red bar at the top of the window and click Enable Editing to make changes.

Step 4: Make Your Edits

Now you can edit the document just like any other Word file:

• Click anywhere and start typing to add or delete text
• Select text to change font, size, or color
• Add, remove, or reposition images
• Adjust layout and formatting

Step 5: Save the Edited Document Back to PDF

When you are finished editing, you cannot save directly back to the original PDF file. Instead:

• Click File → Save As
• Choose a location on your computer
• In the "Save as type" dropdown menu, select PDF (*,pdf)
• Give the file a new name (or use the same name to overwrite the original)
• Click Save
• Word then converts your edited document back to PDF format.