Why cant i convert a pdf form to word that has xfa

trying to convert a pdf document to Word but no matter which format I try to export to I get the message that PDF files containing XFA forms cannot be saved to th3e specific format.  I need to fill out this form and I do not need to save it.

Hi sallyandbobh,
XFA form can't be converted to word document that has xfa structure which is different that a normal PDF document.
You may try to print the same document using the PDF printer if you have Acrobat installed.
Then you can convert that document to word reason being that will get flattened.
Regards,
Ajlan Huda.

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