Set up input fields on a PDF file
To make fields on a PDF file writable, you can create form fields in the PDF using various tools with Adobe Acrobat:
### Using Adobe Acrobat
1. **Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat:**
- Launch Adobe Acrobat and open the PDF file you want to edit.
2. **Prepare the PDF for form fields:**
- Go to the "Tools" tab.
- Select "Prepare Form." Acrobat will automatically detect existing form fields, but you can also manually add them.
3. **Add form fields:**
- Use the toolbar to add different types of form fields, such as text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons, drop-down lists, etc.
- Click on the type of field you want to add, then click on the location in the document where you want to place it.
- You can customize the properties of each field, such as the font, color, and size.
4. **Set properties and options:**
- For each form field, you can set properties like the field name, tooltip, appearance, actions, and more.
- You can also specify if a field is required or optional.
5. **Save the PDF:**
- Once you've added and customized the fields, save your PDF file.
6. **Test the form:**
- It's good practice to test the form to ensure all fields are working as intended. You can do this by switching to the "Preview" mode.
### Free and Online Tools
If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, there are free and online tools available, such as:
- **PDFescape:** An online editor that allows you to add form fields.
- **PDF-XChange Editor:** A free desktop application with form field creation capabilities.
- **DocHub:** An online platform for editing PDFs and adding form fields.
### Instructions for Other Tools
- **PDFescape:** Upload your PDF, go to the "Form Field" tab, and add fields.
- **PDF-XChange Editor:** Open the PDF, go to the "Form" tab, and use the toolbar to add form elements.
- **DocHub:** Open the PDF, use the form tools to add fields, and save your work.
Creating writable fields makes it easier for users to fill out and submit the necessary information.