So I have a PDF file that I downloaded for school. The directions tell me that it must be TYPED, except the file doesn't allow me to add text before I print. Now, I know I've done that before with other PDF files. (I asked the office and they said to use Word... except Word doesn't open PDF files. The next thing I can think of is a typewriter, except... who even has a typewriter anymore? Ugh.) Is there any way I can do this (i.e. add text to the file before I print)?
Ok folks, here is one of the best "freebies" your going to find anywhere. It is a free stand alone PDF creating program like Adobe Acrobat Pro (Writer). It's only about 8megs in size, works flawlessly and is fully compatable with Acrobat Reader.
I don't think you can add text to a .pdf file. Adding text or comments requires a .pdf writing program such as Adobe Acrobat writer which costs $500.00. Think of a.pdf file as animage of a page. You are better off re-typing the text to Word program.
Greg, you will be interested in knowing that PhotoShop Essentials includes a PDF writer/editor. Which of the versions of the file writer should be used of the three that are listed. The first?
I have used the Photoshop PDF Writer. I think you'll enjoy using this stand alone because it is really easy to work with but has most of the Acorobat Pro type features.
For what it's worth, I downloaded the 7.1 release. It looks like there are some potentially very useful features being added in Version 8. I have that link in my bookmarks now.
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Posted February 8th, 2004 18:00
Do a google search, here is a free editor that should do it
Http://www.pdf995.com/