How to Create a Fillable PDF

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch Adobe Acrobat on your computer.

   You must use the full Adobe product to create fillable PDFs; the free version of Adobe Reader cannot create fillable PDFs.Follow these steps to purchase and install the full version of Adobe Acrobat on your computer to create fillable PDF forms.
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   Step 2: Click “Tools” and select “Open” under “Prepare Form.”

   ,,,,, This removes the fillable field from the form.,,,,,, The Properties menu allows you to edit the field’s appearance and add special options., These tools allow you to align, center, and resize various components on the form. , This allows you to view the document as a finished fillable PDF. , The document is now saved and ready to be shared with other users., Security settings can be modified under File > Properties > Security., Earlier versions of Reader are not compatible with fillable PDF forms. , Navigate to Files > Properties > Font to check for unembedded fonts.
   
   Embed fonts under Tools > Advanced Editing > TouchUp Text Tool.
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   Step 3: Choose “Select a file” or “Scan a document.” Acrobat supports numerous file types

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   Step 4: including Microsoft Word and Excel documents

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   Step 5: scanned paper documents

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   Step 6: and non-interactive PDF documents.

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   Step 7: Select the file you want converted into a fillable PDF

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   Step 8: or follow the on-screen instructions to scan a document.

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   Step 9: Click “Start.” Acrobat will automatically detect and add interactive fillable form fields to your file.

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    Step 10: Review the document to confirm Acrobat has added all fillable form fields as required.

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    Step 11: Click on any field you want deleted

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    Step 12: then press the “Delete” key on your keyboard.

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    Step 13: Click “Add New Field” in the right sidebar of Acrobat to add another field to the PDF.

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    Step 14: Position your cursor where you want the upper-left corner of the fillable field placed.

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    Step 15: Click once to add a default-sized field

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    Step 16: or click and drag to specify the desired field size.

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    Step 17: Type a name for the new field into the yellow tooltip box.

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    Step 18: Place a checkmark next to “Required Field” to make this field required for all users.

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    Step 19: Click the “All Properties” link in the yellow tooltip box

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    Step 20: then customize the field as desired.

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    Step 21: Use the editing tools in the right sidebar of Acrobat to customize your fillable PDF as desired.

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    Step 22: Click “Preview” at the top right corner of Acrobat when finished.

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    Step 23: Click “Edit” to make additional changes

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    Step 24: or “Distribute” to save the document.

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    Step 25: Confirm that the form’s security settings are set to allow filling if other users cannot fill out your form.

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    Step 26: Confirm other users are using Adobe Reader 8 or later if they experience problems saving or filling out the PDF.

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    Step 27: Check for hidden objects or unembedded fonts in your form if users receive the error

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    Step 28: “This operation is not permitted” when trying to open or submit the form.

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