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December 16, 2015
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I want to create a fillable PDF from an existing Excel file. I went to tools, prepare form, and selected my Excel file. Then when I click START, I get an error that says Acrobat DC could not create the PDF form. There is no indication as to why.

  • December 16, 2015
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I want to create a fillable PDF from an existing Excel file.  I went to tools, prepare form, and selected my Excel file.  Then I click START but get an error message that says "Acrobat DC could not create the PDF form".  I have no idea why and cannot find any help. 

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    AadeshSingh
    Participating Frequently
    December 16, 2015

    Hi karent4233432,

    Open Acrobat, navigate to Help menu & repair the installation.

    Save the Excel form with a new name & again try to prepare the PDF form.

    Regards,

    Aadesh

    Participant
    December 16, 2015

    Thank you aadeshs76610910.

    I did as you suggested but am still having the same problem.  I am using a Free Trial right now - could that be the problem?  But the whole point in me trying this out first is because I want to be able to create fillable PDFs.  But if I can't get it to work, I don't see why I would purchase the software.  Sorry, just very frustrated right now. 

    AadeshSingh
    Participating Frequently
    December 17, 2015

    Hi karent4233432,

    Free trial provides you all the features so that can not be the issue.

    The issue can be with the Scanning.

    Simply Scan the file using the scanner application & Save it as a PDF.

    Open the PDF file in Acrobat & check if you are able to see the Text in the file.

    Regards,
    Aadesh