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January 4, 2025
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Can’t attach a file while filling out a PDF form. Clicking “Add Attachment” button doesn’t wor

  • January 4, 2025
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I’m filling out a PDF as an end user. I have been instructed to use Acrobat *READER*, not Acrobat Pro.

The PDF has a button that says “Add Attachment.” Clicking this button does nothing. How do I add the attachment?

I do NOT want to use Acrobat Pro to embed the attachment somewhere else, as I do not want to confuse the form provider. I’ve never seen this before. What do I do?

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try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 5, 2025

What version of Reader are you using? Can you share the file with us?

And there's no reason not to use Acrobat, if you have access to it.

Participant
January 6, 2025

Current Version of Acrobat Pro Mac (installed via Creative Cloud Installer yesterday.

~and~

Acrobat Reader Pro 2024.005.20320

 

The file in question is here: https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/readonly/RR_Budget10_3_0-V3.0.pdf

PDF Automation Station
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 6, 2025

That PDF has no form fields.

PDF Automation Station
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Community Expert
January 5, 2025

Do you have the form saved locally (not in a web browser)?  

Participant
January 5, 2025

Yes. Local file saved to hard drive.