PDF files and Word documents displaying data codes instead of content

Lately my pdf files and a word document when I open them I only get data codes

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Original Title: opening pdf files

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 2:58 PM

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PDF files and Word documents displaying data codes instead of content

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