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Searchable PDF - text recognition

  • June 5, 2024
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I am frequently reviewing 200+ page documents, many of which contain boilerplate language, so there are 4-5 sections that are important for me to ensure the document contains them.  It would be so much easier if I could search the .pdf, rather than scrolling through all of the pages.  Does anyone know of a way to make this happen or an another way to search a document for specific text before I sign it?  Thanks!

Best answer by Liz Kampa

That worked, thank you so much! 😀

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JohnSantos
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June 5, 2024

@Liz Kampa - DocuSign UI does not have a built-in search capability for the PDF.   One option I see is for your to click on the Print option.

This will download the PDF on another browser window and the ability to search within your browser will be enabled for the PDFs in progress.

Will can then return to your DocuSign active window to sign.

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Liz KampaNew VoiceAuthorAnswer
New Voice
June 6, 2024

That worked, thank you so much! 😀

JohnSantos
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June 6, 2024

@Liz Kampa - I’m glad that worked.  😁

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Liz KampaNew VoiceAuthor
New Voice
July 10, 2024

Well, that did allow me to search some of the sections, but not all.  I’m guessing it depends on the format the document is uploaded in or something.  Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.  Thanks for the help, though, it’s a start!