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AbleWord is a free, proprietary word processing application for Windows, launched with the capability to read and write most popular document formats, including PDFs. A key feature is its ability to convert PDFs to Word documents and, notably, to edit PDFs as text, a capability frequently highlighted by users as a significant advantage among free software options. While praised for its ease of installation and direct PDF editing, some users have reported instability, such as crashes when pasting formatted text, and occasional difficulties with text frame recognition during subsequent PDF edits. It operates in a competitive market alongside alternatives like WordPad, Softmaker FreeOffice, Nuance PDF Converter Pro, Bluebeam, and Adobe.