Ch.7 Creating, Editing and Re-using Digital Content Procedure
Question

Why keep the editable source file as well as the exported file?

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Answer

It allows updates without rebuilding the work from a flattened export.

A PDF is often an output. The editable document, spreadsheet, or design file is the working source.

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Keep the editable source file, not just the PDF

Always retain the editable source file (e.g., DOCX, XLSX) because PDFs are flattened exports that cannot be directly updated; the exam trap is assuming a PDF is reusable for editing.

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