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Transform static documents into interactive fillable forms by dragging and dropping various types of fillable fields on your PDFs. Publish these forms on websites or share them via a direct link to capture data, collect signatures, and request payments.
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I needed to type on an older document and this program seemed like a good choice. Also, since I can pay month to month I can stop when I am finished with the paperwork and that was a nice option.
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2017-03-16
So far so good, makes filling out legal forms quick and able to be filed electronically. I will update as we go as to how user friendly the services are.
Cindy
2017-09-12
FPDF FILLER EXCELLENT TOOL. IT WOULD BE NICE IF WE COULD ADD A PAGE TO AN EXISTING DOCUMENT SO THAT IT ALSO BECOMES PART OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. IF THE THERE ARE FOR EXAMPLE 10 PAGES UPLOADED AND I WANT TO INSERT A PAGE IN FRONT OR IN BACK OF SAY PAGE 7 THEN I COULD MAKE IT A COMPETE DOCUMENT WITH THE PROPER INSERT. OR IF I COULD DELETE A PAGE FROM THE 10 PAGES AND INSERT A NEW PAGE IN THE PROPER INSERTION POINT.
Maurice F
2019-02-04
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I love that I can use it on my phone via app and on my desktop laptop. I love how quickly I can signed my documents and also send via email and no when the receiptant downloaded my document. I also like I can faxes as well.
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There was a time I need to edit a document and was not able to do so and the customer service was no very helpful.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
One thing is able to save on paper!!!
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2018-12-31
Cost effective and top class customer support, integrating pdfFiller has been a breeze, my team use it everyday to send out dozens of branded quote documents and it's never failed us. The main driver for us in this decision was the ability to use our own branded PDFs. The second was the ability of pdfFiller's system to integrate with Salesforce via Zapier. I genuinely can't think of anything I don't like. It does exactly what it needs to do.
David R.
2022-06-24
What do you like best? The practically immediate response and resolution to my question/issue. Thanks John! What do you dislike? Didn't really need PDF Filler anymore but great tool while I needed it What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Filling out forms online and saving paper
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2021-01-08
Awesome Platform, got my offer letter prepared in minutes. I wished I could delete pages easily. overall, I'm satisfied. Also, how can I remove the watermark from my signature?
Anonymous Customer
2020-12-18
Having to make the check boxes into… Having to make the check boxes into check marks instead of x takes while when you have twenty on the page. It would be nice if you could decide for the whole page.
Kelsey Flaman
2020-05-18
It's kind of quirky, because I[m not familiar with pdfFiller and it just pops up all of a sudden out of nowhere, so I don't know where to begin.
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2025-03-25

Instructions and Help about Add Text Fields in PDF For Free

pdfFiller makes it easy to create and fill out or modify various types of documents while preserving their original layout. This is made possible with the help of pdfFiller’s advanced “Fillable Fields” feature. To place the necessary data into the document, open it in the editor, and press “Add Fillable Fields”. You can locate specially designated areas where the certain types of data must be entered including text, date, signature, number, image and checkbox. To add a Text field, click the Text icon, then click the document to place the field.
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You can move the field around by clicking and dragging it, resize it by dragging the dots around the edges, and delete a field by clicking the trash can. All field types can be moved, resized or deleted this way.
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To add more fields, simply click the icon again and repeat. To customize a field, select it, then click “Text Settings” to expand options. Field name is an easy way for you to identify the field. However, only you will see this text. The default text will appear in the field when others fill the form. It can be replaced by those completing the form unless you lock the field.
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You can add hints or instructions to each field, and they will appear whenever you hold your mouse over or select that field when filling the document. Max characters and lines allow you to limit how much information can be put into any text field. Any text field can be marked as “Required” and a warning will appear to anyone filling the form if they attempt to submit it to you with an empty required field. If any of your new fields contain non-default text, you have the option to clear them or continue with text in these fields. You can rearrange the order in which users navigate the fields by clicking the Order tab and dragging the fields into the desired order. The form can be navigated when being filled by clicking the arrows above each field or pressing Tab.
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When you’re done adding fillable fields, click Save at the top of the page, and you can then fill or share the document.
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To learn more about how to add text fields to a PDF document online, please watch the following video:

How to Add Text Fields in Forms Online?

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To Add Text Fields in Forms Online, upload your document to pdfFiller.
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pdfFiller online editor instantly converts any PDF document to a fillable format online. You can fill your PDF with our various tools and features.
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To Add Text Fields in Forms Online, click the 'Add Fillable Fields' tabs on the right and add fillable fields for Text. You can also add fields for signatures, text, images, date etc.
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When you're done with editing, click the 'Done' button and email, print or save your document.

Add Text Fields in PDF Feature

Our Add Text Fields in PDF feature allows you to effortlessly insert editable text fields into your PDF documents.

Key Features

Easily add text fields to any location in your PDF
Customize the font, size, and color of the text
Enable recipients to fill in information directly on the PDF

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Create interactive forms for surveys, feedback collection, or data input
Streamline document workflows by allowing users to input information digitally
Enhance user experience by providing a seamless way to fill out forms

Solve your customers' problems by making it convenient for them to fill in information on your PDF documents with our Add Text Fields feature.

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How to Use the Add Text Fields in PDF Feature

The Add Text Fields in PDF feature allows you to easily add text fields to your PDF documents. Follow these simple steps to make the most out of this feature:

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Open the PDF document you want to add text fields to in pdfFiller.
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Click on the 'Add Fillable Fields' button located in the toolbar at the top of the page.
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A dropdown menu will appear. Select 'Text' from the options.
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Move your cursor to the desired location on the PDF where you want to add the text field.
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Click and drag to create a text field of the desired size.
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A text field properties window will appear. Customize the properties of the text field, such as font size, color, and alignment, according to your preferences.
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Once you are satisfied with the properties, click 'Save' to add the text field to your PDF.
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Repeat steps 4 to 7 to add more text fields as needed.
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To edit or delete a text field, simply click on it and make the necessary changes or click the trash bin icon to remove it.
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After adding all the text fields you need, save the PDF document by clicking on the 'Save' button in the toolbar.

By following these steps, you can easily add text fields to your PDF documents using the Add Text Fields in PDF feature in pdfFiller. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of customizing your PDFs with text fields!

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