how do you modify an existing pdf document?

Question

I have these forms I am supposed to fill out but I only have the adobe reader. Where can I download the acrobat writer or is there another way?

Well ´'ve been trying to fill them out and just print them but it just won't let me make any changes even if i'm just gonna print. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Portable Document Format (PDF) is an open file format created and controlled by Adobe Systems, for representing two-dimensional documents in a device independent and resolution independent fixed-layout document format. Each PDF file encapsulates a complete description of a 2D document (and, with the advent of Acrobat 3D, embedded 3D documents) that includes the text, fonts, images, and 2D vector graphics that compose the document. PDF files do not encode information that is specific to the application software, hardware, or operating system used to create or view the document. This feature ensures that a valid PDF will render exactly the same regardless of its origin or destination (but depending on font availability when fonts are not encapsulated in the file).

Anyone may create applications that read and write PDF files without having to pay royalties to Adobe Systems; Adobe holds a number of patents relating to the PDF format but licenses them on a royalty-free basis for use in developing software that complies with its PDF specification.[1]

PDF files are most appropriately used to encode the exact look of a document in a device-independent way. While the PDF format can describe very simple one page documents, it may also be used for many pages, complex documents that use a variety of different fonts, graphics, colors, and images.

Readers for many platforms are available, such as Xpdf, Foxit and Adobe's own Adobe Reader; there are also front-ends for many platforms to Ghostscript. PDF readers are generally free. There are many software options for creating PDFs, including the PDF printing capability built in to Mac OS X, the multi-platform OpenOffice, numerous PDF print drivers for Microsoft Windows, and Adobe Acrobat itself. There is also specialized software for editing PDF files.

Answer 2

You should be able to fill out the spaces on the forms like if you are filling out a job application, and print it out but not save it. You need the full version of adobe if you want to actually make changes to the document. Make sure you are using the latest version.

Answer 3

One way is to PRINT the forms on PAPER and fill them out...otherwise you have to PURCHASE the Adobe Acrobat (writer) software.

Answer 4

Try getting adobe acrobat professional. If the PDF file is not protected then editing it is very simple. By the way adobe professional also creates PDF documents. The catch is that acrobat professional not free.

Answer 5

Acrobat Reader is free,,, but writer is not free and no even trial version,,, you have to buy it

Answer 6

You need the full version of Adobe Acrobat...around $400

You can buy it online at www.adobe.com

I have it...works great!