How to Make a PDF Fillable in Adobe

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While our tool is great, here's a guide on how to create fillable PDFs in Adobe, if that's the route you want to take.

How to Make a PDF Fillable in Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating fillable PDFs. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

Steps to Create a Fillable PDF in Adobe Acrobat:

  1. Open Acrobat: Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
  2. Prepare Form: Click on the “Tools” tab and select “Prepare Form.”
  3. Select a File: Choose an existing PDF, Word document, Excel sheet, or scan a paper document to convert.
  4. Automatic Field Detection: Acrobat will automatically analyze your document and attempt to add form fields.
  5. Add and Adjust Fields: Use the toolbar at the top to add new form fields (text fields, checkboxes, dropdown menus, etc.). Adjust the layout using the tools in the right pane. You can move, resize, and customize these fields.
  6. Save Your Fillable PDF: Save the completed form.

Key Adobe Acrobat Features:

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