Need help entering Chinese text into a PDF form

Question

I have a visa application form that requires both English and Chinese. When I enter Chinese characters (either with the standard Chinese Windows keyboard or via copy/paste) it shows up as little squares with an X inside. I have read though dozens of posts here all saying to download Chinese language packs, but every single link is broken. Can someone help?

Amal. · Answer

Hi there

Hope you are doing well and sorry for the trouble. As described, When you enter Chinese characters (either with the standard Chinese Windows keyboard or via copy/paste) it shows up as little squares with an X inside.

Are you filling the form on web or have you downloaded the PDF to your computer locally and then trying to fill?

It seems to be the font issue. Either the required fonts are not embedded properly in the PDF file or they are not preset on your computer or may be you do not have the required permission to use the required font.

For more information about font embedding please check the help page - https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/pdf-fonts.html

Regards

Amal

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