Extract text with specific format ?

Hello,
Is there a way to extract text with a specific format in a document (i.e. font type/ size or even font colour)?
thanks in advance!

Hello gillad,
I am afraid only indicators are the bold font or text colour...
Having said that, just as I was writting my response, the following idea came to me:
Convert the pdf into word
Click on text of interest (text with distinct format)
Use the feature "select all text with similar formating (no data)" under "editing" within the "home" ribbon
Having said that, hopefully a tool set/ action can be developed one day...

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