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June 21, 2018
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  • June 21, 2018
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Does a recipient of a fillable PDF form need to have Adobe software downloaded in order to fill in the form?

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    Correct answer AnandSri

    Hello Melissaf,

    A user can use freeware Adobe Reader or paid version of Acrobat to fill in a PDF form. The user can download the freeware Adobe Reader from the URL Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution

    Adobe Reader is for viewing, printing, signing, and annotating PDFs. It's the only PDF viewer that can open and interact with all types of PDF content – including forms and multimedia. For detailed information, you can refer to Adobe article Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

    So, Yes, the user need Adobe Reader in order to fill in the PDF form. You can also refer to Adobe article Filling in PDF forms in Adobe Acrobat or Reader

    Feel free to update this discussion for any further assistance.

    Regards,

    Anand Sri.

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    AnandSri
    AnandSriCorrect answer
    Legend
    June 21, 2018

    Hello Melissaf,

    A user can use freeware Adobe Reader or paid version of Acrobat to fill in a PDF form. The user can download the freeware Adobe Reader from the URL Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution

    Adobe Reader is for viewing, printing, signing, and annotating PDFs. It's the only PDF viewer that can open and interact with all types of PDF content – including forms and multimedia. For detailed information, you can refer to Adobe article Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

    So, Yes, the user need Adobe Reader in order to fill in the PDF form. You can also refer to Adobe article Filling in PDF forms in Adobe Acrobat or Reader

    Feel free to update this discussion for any further assistance.

    Regards,

    Anand Sri.

    melissaf42659725
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    June 21, 2018

    I am in the process of creating CDs that will include PDF fillable forms for military members that are deployed and enrolled in an online learning the course. Their devices may have limited or no internet access. If  Adobe Reader was not previously downloaded, would they be able to view and/or fill in the form?

    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 21, 2018

    Go to Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution and download the install file and include on the CD

      ~graffiti
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      Legend
      June 21, 2018

      That could depend on how the form was produced. Many third party pdf viewers do a horrible job with dynamic forms. Some work ok. Most work with basic Acrobat created forms.

      But if you want everything in your form to work as intended then yes, it's advised to have at least the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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