Originally posted by: DasFox
I have a PDF that I'm trying to type in that a company sent me, and when I try to type on the keyboard it won't put any text in the PDF.
I checked the security on the PDF and there isn't anything and it shows everything is allowed.
Why won't Acrobat Pro 9 Extended let me type in the form?
THANKS
PDF is not intended as an editing platform.
Making a file a PDF automatically mean it will do everything you're expecting it to. Like any other format, companies sending people PDFs often don't understand what they're using and how to make it function hassle-free for end users (you).
If the creator/sender of the PDF didn't add form fields, there's nothing to "fill in". You'll either need to add them yourself (you have the capability with Pro) or have them do it.
It's very chic these days to bash Acrobat and suggest one of the myriad alternatives, but for people to suggest you purchase another $99 piece of software to replace the perfectly functional one you have is just not intelligent. Some of the alternatives are quite workable for some people, but you've already got the tools you need.
If you need, I can help you get your form completed in a number of ways. Feel free to PM me.