I can't copy paste from pdf to word due to Unicode character problem.

I was able to copy paste from a pdf document on word and all of a sudden it won't let me paste anymore. Well, I can paste the text but it come up as 'square' thingy. The spanner icon lights up and says This document contains unicode characters that might not display correctly in the earlier version of the office. I'm using Office/Word 2008 on my Mac book air..
I just dont understand why all of a suddent it wont past from the same pdf I was using to copy text from.
Thanks.

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