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How to Fix Dollar Symbols Changing to Rupee Symbols in a PDF
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue where dollar symbols correctly formatted in the source document are automatically changing to rupee symbols when viewed as a PDF.
- Product
- PDF Viewer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Opening, viewing, or sharing a PDF document containing currency values.
- Observed behavior
- Currency symbols that should display as dollar signs ($) are incorrectly appearing as rupee symbols (₹) in the PDF file.
Ensure you have access to the original source file (such as the Word document) used to create the PDF, as fixing this symbol error often requires re-exporting the document with updated font encoding settings.
Test the Document in a Different PDF Viewer
Use a different PDF application to determine if the issue is a bug with your current viewer or an issue permanently embedded in the document itself.
Different PDF readers use different rendering engines. Sometimes, a lightweight viewer or built-in browser extension might substitute missing fonts incorrectly, resulting in changed symbols.
Locate the affected PDF file on your computer and right-click it to open the context menu.
Hover over the 'Open with' option to view a list of available applications that can read PDFs.
Select a different program, such as WPS PDF, Adobe Acrobat, or your web browser (like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).
Check the document to see if the dollar symbols appear correctly. If they do, your original viewer software may require an update or reinstall.
Verify Font Embedding in the Source Document
Fix font and encoding issues by adjusting the original Word document and ensuring fonts are properly embedded during the PDF export.
View and Export Accurate PDFs with WPS Office
Avoid font substitution and currency symbol errors by using WPS Office to create, view, and edit your PDF files. WPS ensures that fonts are properly embedded and documents are rendered exactly as you intended.
- 1. Open your file in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open either your existing PDF to view it accurately, or your source document to re-export it.
- 2. Edit the document: If using a source document, verify the currency symbols are correct. If editing a PDF directly, use the 'Edit PDF' tool to replace the incorrect symbols.
- 3. Export to PDF: Click on 'Menu' and select 'Export to PDF'. Ensure advanced embedding options are ticked for optimal compatibility.
- 4. Save and verify: Save your newly generated PDF file. Open it on any device with confidence that the symbols will remain unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do fonts or symbols change when converting a document to PDF?
This usually happens because the fonts used in the original document were not embedded during the PDF export. As a result, the PDF viewer substitutes the missing font with a local default font, which may map special characters and currency symbols incorrectly.
Can I fix the rupee symbol directly inside the PDF without the source file?
Yes, if you use a full-featured PDF editor like WPS PDF, you can activate the text editing tool, delete the incorrect rupee symbol, and type a dollar sign, provided the correct replacement font is installed on your computer.
Does the PDF viewer application affect how currency symbols appear?
Absolutely. Some basic, outdated, or web-based PDF viewers lack comprehensive font rendering capabilities. If they fail to read specific embedded font subsets, they are forced to use font substitution, which often alters symbols and formatting.
