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Keying text onto a PDF file?
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gillian0808
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Hi,
I have an application form to fill out and for neatness I would like to type directly onto the PDF document but don't know how too. Can anyone give any help?
Many thanks,
G
I have an application form to fill out and for neatness I would like to type directly onto the PDF document but don't know how too. Can anyone give any help?
Many thanks,
G
Skint!! But hey, L:heartpulsves FREE!!
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You could select all and copy the application form into Open Office which has built in PDF saving functions, fill out the data then save it as a PDF again.Since when has the world of computer software design been about what people want? This is a simple question of evolution. The day is quickly coming when every knee will bow down to a silicon fist, and you will all beg your binary gods for mercy.0
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Just a point...
Does the job application details say to fill in in writing? Just mentioning it because one of my friends has a habit of throwing typed applications straight in the bin without looking at them because the job description says to apply in writing and if they can't even follow that simple instruction, in her mind they're not worth even interviewing.0 -
Thanks for swift replies guys. I will give it a try.
Also Conor, yes the application does state can be typed or hand written in black ink, but as my writing is on the same lines as a Doctors persciption, I think the typing is safer!!Skint!! But hey, L:heartpulsves FREE!!0 -
Gillian
there are some free programs (google for pdf form filling) that can do this for you on the net but they arent great . I bought one in the end when I applied for a Police Staff role (but didnt get the job) and it wasnt cheap either! My handwriting was fine til the advent of the keyboard0 -
Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader (v8). Then read the posts on a very similar topic below, it should answer your question.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=9102210 -
Cheers again Guys!
I will keep trying.
Bionic Dad---Bad luck about the job. This application will be my 3rd for the Police Staff!! I plan to bagger them until they give in!!!
GSkint!! But hey, L:heartpulsves FREE!!0 -
gillian0808 wrote: »
Also Conor, yes the application does state can be typed or ...
If they expected you to fill in the form using a PC then surely they would have made the PDF document amendable.
In the Document Properties it would say:-
Filling of form fields : Allowed
I agree with Conor's reply. (That's a first).:eek:Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.0 -
If you have application form in PDF format you can use the Typewriter function in PDF-XChange Viewer
It defaults to Courier New font which is not very readable, I cannot see how to change this apart from typing required text, selecting all (Ctrl+A) and then change font.0 -
Just mentioning it because one of my friends has a habit of throwing typed applications straight in the bin without looking at them because the job description says to apply in writing and if they can't even follow that simple instruction, in her mind they're not worth even interviewing.古池や蛙飛込む水の音0
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