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February 1, 2025
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Filling forms in acrobat reader DC

  • February 1, 2025
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I have Windows 11 computer. I can't sign or fill forms on this computer that can sign and fill them on my Macintosh computer. Please help with a solution

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Participant
February 9, 2025

I got it fixed

Participant
February 13, 2025

I have a coworker with the same issue. How did you fix this?

Participant
February 13, 2025

Windows 11 users may encounter issues when trying to fill in PDF forms.
Here are some potential solutions to this problem:

1. Use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC: Download and install the latest version
of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, which has better support for fillable
forms1
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2. Check security settings: Ensure that the PDF's security settings
allow form filling. Open the PDF, go to File > Properties >
Security, and verify that form filling is permitted2
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3. Update Windows 11: Make sure your operating system is up to date, as
this can resolve compatibility issues with PDF forms3.
4. Try alternative PDF readers: Consider using other PDF readers like
UPDF, which offers solutions for both non-fillable and interactive
PDF forms3.
5. Use browser-based solutions: Some users have success filling out PDF
forms using web browsers like Google Chrome6
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6. Check for interactive form fields: Ensure that the PDF actually
contains fillable form fields. If not, you may need to use a PDF
editor to add them2
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7. Examine file for issues: Check for unembedded fonts or hidden
objects in the PDF, which can cause problems with form filling2
<>.

If these solutions don't work, you may need to contact the form provider
or seek assistance from Adobe support for more specific troubleshooting
steps.
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try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 3, 2025

You need to provide more details, such as:

- In what application are you opening the files?

- What exactly is preventing you from filling them in?

- How did you get the files? Did you download them? If so, how?

etc.

Participant
February 4, 2025

I downloaded the the files from the Schwab website. I can fill-in the pdf forms and sign on my Mac though preview but not on my Windows 11 machine.

 
When I open the exact same file on the windows machine I can read them in Acrobat Reader but cannot fill the forms out or sign.
JR Boulay
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 2, 2025

[MOVED TO THE ACROBAT READER DISCUSSIONS]

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