Hey djangobill43,
Please let me know if the original PDF file comprised of text or only images.
If it contains text also, then you can click on Enable all features option that appears on the top right side of the word document.
Consequently, it will enable editing in the word file.
If the original file has an image only, then the converted word file will also contain images which is why you are unable to edit anything.
Let me know on the same.
Regards,
Anubha