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Hi,
I want to change the default options for a PDF export from Word2016 under:
"Export -> Create PDF/XPS-Document -> Options..." (See screenshot)
Especially I want the "Text as bitmap..." option to be false by default (right now I have to change it each time I export a PDF).
Is there a way to achieve this?
Background:
I am using a OpenType font "FSIndustrie-Regular.otf".
When exporting a document to PDF the text is by default not searchable (exported as bitmap) in the document.
When disabling the above option I get a searchable PDF.
In addition I use a python program "docx2pdf" to batch convert DOCX documents. This program calls Word through COM api and seems to just use the default options for PDF export, resulting in a non-searchable PDF. Therefore I want to change the default options to get searchable batch converted pdfs.
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If you create a macro that uses the ExportAsFixedFormat command, you can set the format in which the document will be exported as PDF and also each of the other attributes shown in the following screen shot
Hello,
Thank you for posting in this community.
I understand you want to change default options for a PDF export from Word. I would like to explain we are supporting for family or consumer user to provide technical support, your issue is related to customize which is for IT or Developer and is more appropriate to be posted in Microsoft Docs. There are more professional engineers who is familiar with customizing the options in word can provide help.
Your understanding is highly appreciated! Hope you are keeping safe and well.
Olivia - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist