When I try to convert a PDF file to Word, the Word option is grayed out.

I have opened a form that was scanned to a PDF, and opened Adobe Export PDF.  But the 'Convert to Word' option is grayed out.  What do I do?

Yes, but possibly I wasn't signed in.  I used the alternate method by going online and it worked.
Thanks

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