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chelseam20377184
chelseam20377184
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September 23, 2015
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Does user of my website need to have acrobat DC to be able to fill out the form i convert?

  • September 23, 2015
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I need help understanding....I have several forms that are currently in just a PDF read only format. I want to convert them to a form that users can fill otu online and submit. A few questions:

1. Does the user need to have acrobat DC to even use the "fill out form" service?

2. Can I create a form that users can fill out with the exception of the signature? Once filled out they would have the ability to print the pdf form from desktop to sign and fax back in. My client needs to be HIPPA compliant and is cautious of the online sig.

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Correct answer Sara_Forsberg

Hi chelseam,

The folks who need to fill out the form can do that using the free Adobe Reader, which you can download from this page: https://get.adobe.com/reader.html.

Best,

Sara

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S
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Sara_ForsbergCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
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September 24, 2015

Hi chelseam,

The folks who need to fill out the form can do that using the free Adobe Reader, which you can download from this page: https://get.adobe.com/reader.html.

Best,

Sara

AadeshSingh
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AadeshSinghCommunity Manager
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September 24, 2015

Hi chelseam20377184,

Yes, you will require Acrobat application in order to achieve the mentioned goal.

I will recommend you to test it with the trail version Download Adobe Acrobat free trial | Acrobat Pro DC‌, check if it fulfills your requirement or not.

Regards,

Aadesh

    chelseam20377184
    chelseam20377184Author
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    September 25, 2015

    Thank you. I am creating this form for a client. If i create the form using Pro DC on my computer but then hand over rights to client who does not have Pro DC will this cause issues?

    S
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    Sara_ForsbergCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2015

    Hi chelseam,


    There should be no problems. But choose File > Save As > Reader Extended PDF when you're done with the file. That will allow folks who have older versions of Reader to save the data they enter into your form.


    Best,

    Sara

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