How to Edit PDF Files on the Web
PDF is a popular file format created by Adobe Acrobat. Since the format is cross platform and capable of displaying documents of all types, PDF is one of the most popular file-sharing formats. PDF was released as an open standard in 2008, making it possible for other software products to include PDF as part of their tool sets and also spawning a number of websites that make it possible for you to edit PDF documents online. Editing PDF files online is a cost-effective way for those who need to work with PDF files--without spending a lot of money on software.
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Choose a website with PDF editing capabilities. There are several. Nitro's Hammer (nitropdf.com) and PDFEscape (pdfescape.com) are two free options that offer a full complement of PDF editing tools, including the ability to edit and alter PDF forms online. The websites will also allow you to alter fonts and add notes to PDF files.
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Go to the website you decide to use. In PDFEscape, just sign-in and click the "Start Here" button. When the workspace comes up, choose to open a file from your computer, the Internet or a file you've worked on before. If you open a file from your computer, click the "Browse" option to locate the file you want to upload. Then, click "Open."
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Click the "Text" command on the left side of the workspace and place your cursor in the field where you want to edit. Type your text into the field of the new form or other areas of your PDF document. Use the "Tools" menu if you need to add links or notes to your document.
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Go to the "File" menu when you have finished editing. Choose the "Save and Download" option to save a copy of your edited PDF to your computer. You can also "Print" your document from this menu.
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