How can I copy text from a pdf file in firefox?

I no longer seem to highlight and copy the text from a pdf file, while in firefox 33.0, using adobe to view PDF files.

How do I activate the selection tool, so I can do this?

If there is text to be copied (in other words, if the pdf file is not a scanned image of the text), by default, you should see a pointer that will change when you hover over the text to an ibeam.

If you see a hand tool, click on the double arrow towards the top right of the display screen to get a drop-down list and select "disable the hand tool.

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