Share via

how can i fill out a form that is in pdf format?

Anonymous
2024-10-09T10:07:41+00:00

How do i use word to fill out a form that is in 'pdf' format?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

5 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Stefan Blom 338.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-09T10:09:14+00:00

    To fill out a PDF form, you have to use Adobe Acrobat Reader.

    2 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Stefan Blom 338.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-09T12:40:24+00:00

    PDF isn't native to Word, which is why the support is limited.

    Suzanne makes a good point about trying the web browser, if you prefer not to download Adobe Reader.

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Suzanne S Barnhill 277.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-09T11:27:12+00:00

    Most browsers can also open PDF documents and I would assume also permit filling out PDF forms. PDF is not a Microsoft format; it was created by Adobe.

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-09T16:23:31+00:00

    Thank you Susan (and Stefan) I will give it a try with Firefox, and if necessary Brave.

    Keep up the good work!

    SteveP

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-09T10:47:09+00:00

    Thank you.

    That is both surprising and disappointing. It seems that pdf forms are very common now. I assume MS has the ability to adjust Word to recognize the 'fill-in' spaces in a form.

    [ Rhetorical question: Why does MS direct us to another company's product? ]

    Thanks again.

    SteveP

    0 comments