You would see a moving blue rectangle that represents a field. If a currently open document does not contain any form fields, then you would be prompted toĮither select an existing file or scan a paper document.Ĭlick 'Start' button to use a currently open document:Īdding a Text Field ↑overview Once a document is open in a form editor, click on 'Add a text field' icon located on the top toolbar: Move cursor to a page location where you want to place a text field. Double-click on the 'Prepare Form' icon to open a PDF form editor. Adding Form Fields ↑overview If you are using Acrobat DC, then open a PDF document, select 'Tools' on the main toolbar and find

It is also possible to create a PDF document by scanning a paper document. Preparing a PDF Form ↑overview If you already have a PDF document you want to use as a template, then select File > Open menu and load document into Adobe Acrobat.Īlternatively, create desired document in text editor (such as MS Word) and save it as PDF file. Template from data files such as spreadsheet or database. Plug-in for Adobe Acrobat to automatically produce multiple PDF documents by populating PDF form

Automatic filling: Use mail merge tool such as AutoMailMerge How to Fill PDF Forms? ↑overview Manual filling: PDF forms can be filled manually using Adobe Acrobat Reader,Īdobe Acrobat or any other compatible PDF viewer.

Barcode - for displaying textual infomation using various barcode symbology.

Signature - for digitally signing documents.

Push button - for performing actions, such as submitting or printing the form.

Dropdown list - for making a selection from a dropdown list of options.

List box - for making a selection from a list of options.

Radio buttons - for making a selection from a set of options.

Check box - for making a single variable selection.

Text Field - for entering textual and numeric information.

What are PDF Fields? ↑overview Fields are interactive elements where user can either type text or make a selection. PDF forms are widely used to collect or distribute various government and bussinessĭocuments. You will need to add fields to the regular PDF document using form editing tools You can create a PDF form from any PDF, word processor, imageįile or a paper document. What is PDF Form? ↑overview PDF form is a special kind of PDF document that contains interactive fields where textual informationĬan be entered or check boxes may be selected.

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