How To make a PDF Fillable or Add Text?
- Blog
- September 22, 2022
If you have a PDF that you want others to be able to fill out or add text to, there are a few ways that you can make it fillable or add text. You can use Adobe Acrobat to make a fillable PDF, or you can use a free online PDF editor to add text.
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How To make a PDF Fillable or Add Text?
What is a PDF Fillable Form?
A PDF fillable form is simply a PDF document that allows the user to enter information into the fields of the form. The form can then be saved and emailed or printed out for later use. This type of form is often used for applications, forms and other documents that need to be completed by the user.
How to Create a PDF Fillable Form
Creating a PDF fillable form is a great way to collect information from customers or employees. You can use a PDF fillable form to collect data such as name, address, phone number, email, etc. To create a PDF fillable form, you will need to use a PDF editor such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit PhantomPDF.
Once you have opened your PDF editor, you will need to create a new form. To do this, you will need to click on the “Forms” tab and then select “Create New Form.” A new window will open where you will need to select the type of form you would like to create. For this example, we will choose the “Blank Form” option.
Once you have selected the “Blank Form” option, a new window will open with a blank form. You will need to add the fields that you would like to include in your form. To do this, you will need to click on the “Fields” tab and then select the type of field you would like to add. For this example, we will add a “Text Field.”
Once you have added the field, you will need to click on the “Properties” tab and enter the name of the field, the default value, the maximum length, and the field type. For this example, we will name the field “Name,” set the default value to “None,” set the maximum length to “255,” and set the field type to “Text.”
Once you have entered the properties for the field, you will need to click on the “OK” button. The field will now be added to your form. You can repeat this process for each field you would like to add to your form.
Once you have added all of the fields to your form, you will need to save it. To do this, you will need to click on the “File” menu and then select “Save As.” A new window will open where you will need to select the location where you would like to save your form and enter a name for your form. For this example, we will save our form to the desktop and name it “Example Form.”
Once you have saved your form, you will need to open it in a PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader. To fill out the form, you will simply need to click on each field and enter the information you would like to include. Once you have entered all of the information, you will need to save the form.
That’s it! You have now created a PDF fillable form.
How to Add Text to a PDF Fillable Form
There may be times when you need to add text to a PDF fillable form that does not have any text fields. For example, you may need to add instructions or a disclaimer. Fortunately, there is a way to do this.
1. Open the PDF fillable form in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Click on the “Tools” tab and then select “Comment.”
3. A new toolbar will appear. Click on the “Text Box” tool.
4. Click on the area of the PDF fillable form where you want to add the text.
5. A text box will appear. Type in the text that you want to add.
6. To move the text box, click on the edge of the text box and drag it to the desired location.
7. To resize the text box, click on one of the corners of the text box and drag it in or out.
8. To save the PDF fillable form, click on the “File” tab and then select “Save As.”
Conclusion
There are many ways to make a PDF fillable or add text. The best way depends on your needs and preferences. If you need to add text to a PDF, you can use a free online PDF editor like PDF Buddy. If you need to make a PDF fillable, you can use a paid service like Adobe Acrobat or Nitro Pro.
