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Feb 13, 2015 7:37 AM UTC
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I'm on a Mac and I need to fill out govt. special event permits and most are in .pdf format.

When I change the docs into docx there are always a few items off.  I have the basic Adobe service - is there a service where I can actually work in the pdf format?  Is this an upgrade?

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    CtDave
    CtDaveCorrect answer
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    Feb 13, 2015 1:30 PM UTC

    No service for what you describe.

    Rather you would purchase, install and use Acrobat.

    However, PDF forms can be processed (filled in) with Adobe Reader XI.

    (Note - PDF FORMS -- those made with Acrobat which are "acroforms" or those made with Adobe LiveCycle Designer - which make up a lot of the government inventory of forms (these are "xfa" forms - xml wrapped in PDF - sort of a "pig in a blanket").

    On any apple platform you have to keep the apple default PDF viewer (preview) away of all PDFs always. This application is "PDF hostile" for PDF forms.

    Be well...

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    CtDave
    CtDaveCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    Feb 13, 2015 1:30 PM UTC

    No service for what you describe.

    Rather you would purchase, install and use Acrobat.

    However, PDF forms can be processed (filled in) with Adobe Reader XI.

    (Note - PDF FORMS -- those made with Acrobat which are "acroforms" or those made with Adobe LiveCycle Designer - which make up a lot of the government inventory of forms (these are "xfa" forms - xml wrapped in PDF - sort of a "pig in a blanket").

    On any apple platform you have to keep the apple default PDF viewer (preview) away of all PDFs always. This application is "PDF hostile" for PDF forms.

    Be well...

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