PDF Editing Software

UAF offers two downloadable software options for creating fillable PDFs:

• Foxit PDF Editor Pro is available for free via download at Self Service (Software Center on PC and Self Service for macOS) for UAF, SW, and UAA. For UAS users and those without Self Service on their computers, refer to the files for manual installation.

• Adobe Acrobat Pro DC is available for users who fill out the UA Adobe Creative Cloud Request form (UAF/System Office | UAA).

Creating a Fillable PDF using Adobe

From an existing PDF document:

1. Click the Tools tab and select Prepare Form.

2. Select a file, like a Word document, Excel sheet, or scan of a paper document. Acrobat will automatically analyze your document and add form fields.

3. Add new form fields and field names, if needed.

4. Use the top toolbar and adjust the layout with the tools in the right pane.

5. Save your fillable PDF document.

From scratch:

1. Click Tools, then select Prepare Form. Choose Create New, then click Start.

2. Save the PDF. Then click Add Text in the toolbar and add whatever information you want to your form.

3. To change existing text boxes or images, click Edit in the toolbar.

4. Add fillable form fields by selecting your preferred field type from the toolbar or by right-clicking anywhere in the form and choosing the Form Field tool. 

5. Click the desired location with your cursor to place the selected field. And then set the field properties.

6. Once finished, save your form.

Creating a Fillable PDF using Foxit

• Foxit PDF Editor provides a group of buttons that can be used to create and design form fields in interactive PDF forms.

• To add a form field to a PDF, select a type of form field button from the Form tab and the cursor changes to crosshair. Drag an area in the desired position to add the form field.