Hi JimThis might be very obvious but if it's really causing you a major headache, why not just copy and paste (or even manually copy) the questions into Word, or whatever, and fill in the answers in the new document? I have to use a lot of PDF application forms, as I work freelance, and if they don't work I just do what I have to to get the information entered and displayed, then return the form with a note explaining the difficulty. Sometimes it's not just an access issue but a matter of the people not understanding the software themselves. The other day I had one that would allow editing but wouldn't save changes. I did as I've suggested to you, and returned the form with the difficulty highlightted.
Sorry if this is all too obvious for words. I hope it helps. Amie----- Original Message ----- From: "jim williams" <jwbr33694@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 11:25 AM Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Filling out forms on PDF docs
Tristram, To be fair to the company they require the form to be filled in viahandwriting but will accept forms in other formats. However, if they are a company that use PDF extensively then I could face problems if I do get thejob. Do you know anything about Acrobat Writer as mentioned in other messages? Jim -----Original Message----- From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Tristram Llewellyn Sent: 13 October 2008 09:43 To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Filling out forms on PDF docs "A pdf file is a protected document normally, you can't edit it." Actually that isn't strictly true, there are technicl provisions within the format for you to fill out a PDF form, but it depends on the document. Under the right circumstances you can fill out a PDF form using JAWs and Adobe Reader. However, I have not seen many of these and one that did encounter in the wild and serious problems which meant that even though you could theoretically fill it out it didn't really work, this was more down to the forms product rather than the inate ability to fill it out. The vast majority of PDF forms are designed to be printed out and filled out by hand as far as I know. Regards. Tristram Llewellyn Sight and Sound Technology Technical Support www.sightandsound.co.uk Mail: Tristram: tristram.llewellyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Technical: Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx General - info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Phone: Support line: 0845 634 7979 Sight and Sound Technology Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, with company number 1408275. Sight and Sound Technology Welton House North Wing Summerhouse Road Moulton Park Northampton NN3 6WD VAT Number - GB 860 2121 66. -----Original Message----- From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robin Clayden Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:24 PM To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Filling out forms on PDF docs Jim, A pdf file is a protected document normally, you can't edit it. I can't understand why it's being provided as an application form for a post, but contact the source and tell them your problem. Umm, at least I think I'm right here.... Cheers, Robin z ----- Original Message ----- From: "jim williams" <jwbr33694@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:09 PM Subject: [jaws-uk] Filling out forms on PDF docsHi listers, Is there a way of completing application forms on PDF documents. I'vetried converting them to text files but the layout usually goes haywire.Thisis making life very difficult when trying to apply for jobs and I can'tevenget past the first hurdle of the application form. Jim Williams ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email ______________________________________________________________________ ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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