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enigma2k · 01-23-2019, 06:34 PM

I converted an epub file to pdf with the newest version of calibre (on MacOS Mojave) but still got the same "old" results: when I try to copy some text from the converted .pdf I get a blank string. (I can highlight the text normally in preview or skim app).

Is there a new setting in calibre to activate (or a plugin) so one is able to copy the selected text within the preview/ skim app (without getting a blank string)?

In ebook-viewer copy/paste work without a problem but not in the preview & skim apps.

01-23-2019, 06:34 PM	#16
enigma2k Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle Oasis	I converted an epub file to pdf with the newest version of calibre (on MacOS Mojave) but still got the same "old" results: when I try to copy some text from the converted .pdf I get a blank string. (I can highlight the text normally in preview or skim app). Is there a new setting in calibre to activate (or a plugin) so one is able to copy the selected text within the preview/ skim app (without getting a blank string)? In ebook-viewer copy/paste work without a problem but not in the preview & skim apps. Last edited by enigma2k; 01-23-2019 at 07:24 PM.