Printing a form just to write on it wastes paper and time. You can fill it on screen and send it straight back. Here is how, including the case where the form has no fields.
Fillable forms
- Open the file in the WriteDroid PDF Editor.
- A note tells you the PDF has fields. Click a field and type. Tick check boxes and pick from lists.
- Press Save PDF. Your answers are saved inside the file.
If you want the answers locked in so nobody can change them, open Save options and choose to flatten the form before saving.
Flat forms with no fields
Many forms are just an image of a page. Nothing to click. Use Add text and click on each line to type over it. Use the Mark menu for a tick or a cross in check boxes. Zoom in so the text sits neatly on the line.
Speed it up
- Use the Date command to add today's date in one click.
- Press Ctrl+D to copy a text box you already styled.
- Use the arrow keys to nudge text by a small step.
Finish the paperwork
Most forms need a signature. See how to sign a PDF online. If the form has extra pages you do not need, delete them from the Pages panel, or split the file.
Private by design
Forms often hold addresses, tax numbers and signatures. The editor reads and saves the file in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Troubleshooting
- Field will not accept text. Some forms limit length or characters. Shorten the answer.
- Values missing after saving. Reopen the saved file in the editor to confirm. If another viewer hides them, try flattening.
- Password on the file. The editor asks for it when you open the file.
Common questions
Will the recipient see my answers? Yes, in any normal PDF viewer.
Can I save a half-filled form? Yes. Save, then open the saved file later and carry on.
Can I fill a form on my phone? Yes. Tap a field, type, and save.