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The service works well and is very convenient, however I was disappointed by the way I was able to complete an entire form but was not advised it was not free until the form was completed after spending a couple hours working on it. Since this is a pay service, the consumer should be advised immediately upon accessing any forms on an internet search. In order to preserve my work, I had no choice but to subscribe. Perhaps you should market a new service that charges by the document. I would have gladly paid for that up front. The service itself works very well.
2015-07-02
It is a challenge to adapt to different methods in so many computer programs factoring in hardware and software and my limited patience. As with many other computer related things we need to keep trying. I am not used to doing things a certain way which may work wonderfully for others and they can't understand my way.
2015-07-28
honestly was harder to understand the first time, but I came back a few weeks later and in just that time it had become much more intuitive and to me seems to flow perfectly!
2018-06-27
I love the program. The smart folder...not a fan. Do not like that we have to "tag" them and I would prefer to just make and name my own folders and move PDF docs into them as I wish (like windows mail).
2019-03-06
What do you like best?
Easy to use and has a wide variety of tools. Makes it easy to go paperless. Great price for the number of features it offers. Highly recommend.
What do you dislike?
More mobile compatibility for when I am on the go.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I highly recommend. It is well worth the price.
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Added the ability to have forms sent and signed the same day when working with partners out of state. Stores my forms in one location making them easy to locate.
Easy to use and has a wide variety of tools. Makes it easy to go paperless. Great price for the number of features it offers. Highly recommend.
What do you dislike?
More mobile compatibility for when I am on the go.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I highly recommend. It is well worth the price.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Added the ability to have forms sent and signed the same day when working with partners out of state. Stores my forms in one location making them easy to locate.
2017-12-07
I love this tool
I love this tool. I shared it with my mom who still has to fax things and I did not want her leaving her home to fax at other businesses. I think a video on how to create more fillable boxes would be helpful. Although I figured it out, it took me about 30 minutes. I can imagine for even less tech savvy people it could take longer.
2020-04-15
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so much better than printing a page, filling it out, getting my boss to sign it, scanning it, and emailing. upload a signature, fill it out, email or save to computer. easy peasy
Honestly nothing. If I HAD to complain, scrolling from page to page on a multi-page document isn't always smooth scrolling.
2019-09-07
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2022-10-25
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2021-09-25
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How do I password protect a PDF in Internet Explorer?
Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password.
Can I lock a PDF with a password?
One-click option to protect a PDF with a password Choose File > Protect Using Password. Alternatively, you can choose Tools > Protect > Protect Using Password. Select if you want to set the password for Viewing or Editing the PDF. Type and retype your password.
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