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add text to PDF file?
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)?
WillyTee
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February 8th, 2004 18:00
Do a google search, here is a free editor that should do it
Http://www.pdf995.com/
Greg Gaudreau
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February 9th, 2004 01:00
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.
Get it here: https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=57796
Have Fun!
Greg
Message Edited by Greg Gaudreau on 02-10-2004 05:43 PM
TedN77
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February 9th, 2004 01:00
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 an image of a page. You are better off re-typing the text to Word program.
Message Edited by TedN77 on 02-08-2004 10:04 PM
jwatt
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February 9th, 2004 03:00
Thanks for the tip!
Jim
Greg Gaudreau
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February 9th, 2004 15:00
Glad you liked it! I thought it was a pretty good find too.
Greg
Dr. Lawrence Ho
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February 9th, 2004 16:00
Greg Gaudreau
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February 9th, 2004 19:00
Hi Lawrence,
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.
The one I downloaded and have been using is: PDFCreator-0_8_0_Beta_1_AFPLGhostscript.exe.
Cheers,
Greg
jwatt
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February 9th, 2004 19:00
Jim
TedN77
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February 9th, 2004 22:00