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I liked the access to all the forms. It was great. And as I tried to do ever more complicated things with the forms (strikethroughs, initialing the corrections in random places, etc.) I learned more and more about the tools the platform has. It has just about everything you could imagine.
2017-05-29
What do you like best?
I like the ease in completing the forms, the ease in re-locating the form is need be, able to store signatures from officers of the company
What do you dislike?
Not really a "Dislike" just challenging to adjust the fonts to fit in some of the small areas allotted for phone numbers and with the ( ) sometimes challenging to get the numbers to fit properly
Recommendations to others considering the product:
this is a time saver if you have several business forms to be completed. It's easy to use and great for referencing if you need to re-visit the form to tweek.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Ease and time saving in completing credit applications and other business forms
I like the ease in completing the forms, the ease in re-locating the form is need be, able to store signatures from officers of the company
What do you dislike?
Not really a "Dislike" just challenging to adjust the fonts to fit in some of the small areas allotted for phone numbers and with the ( ) sometimes challenging to get the numbers to fit properly
Recommendations to others considering the product:
this is a time saver if you have several business forms to be completed. It's easy to use and great for referencing if you need to re-visit the form to tweek.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Ease and time saving in completing credit applications and other business forms
2019-01-09
My team of Advocates just LOVE
My team of Advocates just LOVE, Love PDF Filler! It's made our job so much easier and our patients love the security and how easy it is for them to sign their documents!
2019-05-09
PDF editor that does the job.
It does the job to edit documents to avoid printing and scanning official documents.
I was impressed that I could place the cursor and be able to edit any online document. This enabled me to print or send a document without having to print ad scan the document.
It was difficult lining up the cursor or lining up where I could input information on the document. I would have appreciated a tutorial that was available at the beginning of the trial or purchase.
2023-01-28
I have not used PDF Filler before
I have not used PDF Filler before. I took me awhile to get familar with the product. works great. Thank you Raul
2021-07-21
We have had a service application on line for several years. People have been printing, handwriting the answers to our application and emailing it back. I just received back my first fillable application and I love it. It is legible and all the answers appear where they are supposed to no more writing up the side of the page because of the limited space for answering.
2021-03-14
I think PDFfiller is a good product. They have so many features, it just take you a little while to get around. I will recommend this product to anyone.
2021-01-29
It was something I needed temporarily. If I had a continuous need for this program, I would keep it and continue to use it. I really did enjoy the ease of this program.
2020-12-24
i doing homework with this program for the kids and its so easy just edit the pdf, the other way i just take pic screen save move paint... this is good
2020-05-11
Embed PDF In Canvas Feature
The Embed PDF In Canvas feature allows users to seamlessly integrate PDF documents directly into their online courses or presentations. This tool enhances the learning experience by providing easy access to relevant documents without the need for additional software.
Key Features
Directly embed PDF files into your canvas for instant access
Compatible with various devices, ensuring accessibility for all users
User-friendly interface for straightforward document management
Support for annotations and highlights to enhance engagement
Secure sharing options to maintain document integrity
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Educators can use it to share course materials directly within lessons
Businesses can incorporate reports and brochures into presentations
Students can access important academic papers without extra steps
Trainers can provide training materials efficiently in workshops
Teams can collaborate on documents in real-time during meetings
This feature addresses your need for a simpler way to manage and share PDF documents. By embedding PDFs directly into your course or presentation canvas, you reduce frustration and time spent searching for files. This improves focus and enhances learning outcomes, benefiting both instructors and their audiences.
How to Use the Embed PDF In Canvas Feature
The Embed PDF In Canvas feature allows you to easily integrate PDF documents into your Canvas course. Follow these steps to use this feature:
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Login to your Canvas account and navigate to the course where you want to embed the PDF.
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Go to the module or page where you want to add the PDF.
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Click on the 'Edit' button to edit the module or page.
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In the content editor, click on the 'Embed PDF' button.
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A pop-up window will appear. Click on the 'Choose File' button to select the PDF file from your computer.
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Once you have selected the PDF file, click on the 'Embed' button.
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The PDF will now be embedded in your Canvas module or page. You can resize and reposition the embedded PDF as needed.
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Click on the 'Save' or 'Publish' button to save your changes.
That's it! You have successfully embedded a PDF in your Canvas course using the Embed PDF In Canvas feature. Your students will now be able to view and interact with the PDF directly within Canvas.
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How do I embed a PDF document?
To attach a file, go to Insert > Attach File in PDF. To embed a file, go to Insert > Embed File in PDF. Browse to and select the file that you want to insert, and click Select on the Select File dialog.
What is an embed PDF?
In plain English, this means that multimedia content in PDF (e.g. movies that are meant to be rendered by the viewer) may be represented internally as an embedded file stream.
How do I embed a PDF in a document?
Steps to add a PDF to Word. Open the Word document you want to add the PDF to. Click Insert > Object > Create from File. Browse for the PDF you want to insert. Click Okay.
Can you insert a PDF in Canva?
Log in to your Canva account and click the “Upload” button on the top right corner, then import your PDF or drag and drop your file into the design platform to transform it into a customizable Canva design.
How do I display a PDF in HTML canvas?
Inside the RenderPage function, a HTML5 Canvas element is created and the PDF page is rendered on the HTML5 Canvas. var pdfjsLib = window['pdfjs-dist/build/pdf'];
How do you embed a PDF file in canvas?
First, upload the PDF to your online account. Then, go back to Canva and click on the “Embed an image” button in the left-hand sidebar. In the popup window, paste the URL of the PDF file from your online account. Once you click “Insert,” the PDF will be added to your design.
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