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Easy to use with very good features of how text can be manipulated on form. I'm completely impressed of how great the resulted form looked. Glad I decided to become a member.
2014-05-28
PDFfiler allowed me to create a far superior MO Real Estate Disclosure form. It allowed me to edit to my heart's content, rather than scratching handwritten stuff out and ending up with such a mess that i had to hand write another copy. The end result was far more professional looking than a handwritten form. About a 5 minute learning curve and the software functioned perfectly. After editing, I was able to save the pdf to my computer, send it by email, print it, and some other stuff that I didn't use. PDFfiler can also get remote signatures.
2015-06-26
Using this site to fill out divorce paperwork. Sometimes the text is too big for the field I'm in, but other than that I think that the site is awesome.
2018-02-26
Easy to use once I figured it out - with 3 jobs it has become mandatory to use/edit pdf which I have been trying to avoid. Thanks!
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2019-04-04
What do you like best?
The dashboard is well laid out and intuitive. It is easy to figure out the functions of buttons without referring to FAQ.
What do you dislike?
There is a little bit of a disconnect when saving your file, it's not always easy to figure where it is being saved.
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Start out with the trial. I think you will be impressed enough to purchase.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
For us it has eliminated the need to download, then print a document, fill out the blank fields, then scan it and email it to the requestor.
The dashboard is well laid out and intuitive. It is easy to figure out the functions of buttons without referring to FAQ.
What do you dislike?
There is a little bit of a disconnect when saving your file, it's not always easy to figure where it is being saved.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Start out with the trial. I think you will be impressed enough to purchase.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
For us it has eliminated the need to download, then print a document, fill out the blank fields, then scan it and email it to the requestor.
2019-01-02
What do you like best?
What's there not to like? I mean this is the best application I've ever had for making changes to docs, signing docs and editing docs.
What do you dislike?
Nothing! I really enjoy this product and I think it's priced fair as well!
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I have 2 companies that I utilize one billing system for. PDFfiller allows me to edit the logo and name on the invoice to reflect the 2nd company. Saves an enormous amount of time and confusion for the clients that belong to both companies.
What's there not to like? I mean this is the best application I've ever had for making changes to docs, signing docs and editing docs.
What do you dislike?
Nothing! I really enjoy this product and I think it's priced fair as well!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Please try it! You won't be disappointed!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
I have 2 companies that I utilize one billing system for. PDFfiller allows me to edit the logo and name on the invoice to reflect the 2nd company. Saves an enormous amount of time and confusion for the clients that belong to both companies.
2019-05-22
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There were some issues when I tried to fill documents online. Find that I have to download the document.
2022-11-03
We were trying to print a government…
We were trying to print a government form. It kept going to buy a package wjhich we already had. Kara was able to one time purchase the supream package so we could print and then she bot us back on the basic plan. She was very helpful. Thank you!!!
2021-07-14
I was absolutely thrilled with Anna's help when I reached out for my PDF Filler issue. She responded quickly, took screen shots and sent videos to make it easy for me to understand what she was teaching me and was friendly too! Really, I couldn't have been happier. I'm so grateful to know that PDF Filler has invested in ensuring a great customer experience with their support as it makes all the difference!
2020-06-23
Protect Highlight Text Feature
The Protect Highlight Text feature offers you an efficient way to emphasize key information while ensuring its security. You can safeguard important sections of your documents without compromising clarity. This feature simplifies your work, making it easier to highlight and manage critical text.
Key Features
Secure highlighting of important text
Easy toggle between view and edit modes
Customizable settings for different user permissions
Intuitive interface for seamless integration with your workflow
Use Cases and Benefits
Perfect for educational materials to protect answers or critical notes
Ideal for legal documents where confidentiality is crucial
Useful for collaborative projects that require selective sharing of information
Enhances clarity in presentations by highlighting essential points while maintaining control over visibility
By using the Protect Highlight Text feature, you resolve the common issue of unauthorized access to sensitive information. You ensure that critical text remains visible only to intended viewers while protecting your content from unapproved changes. This feature not only enhances security but also boosts your productivity, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
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Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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How do I lock highlighted text in PDF?
First, select an annotation using the Select tool, or select several of them using the Lasso select tool. You can now lock the annotation by clicking the Lock icon, a padlock, on the toolbar. You can also right-click on the annotation, scroll down to Selection on the pop-up menu and then over to Lock.
How do I enable highlighted text in PDF?
Highlight PDF Text Go to the “Comment” tab and select “Highlight”. Use your cursor to select the text you want to highlight. If you are looking highlight a large area of text, you also have the option of using the “Area Highlight” Button.
How do I highlight text in a scanned PDF?
Click on the cursor tool in your toolbar, then highlight the text you'd like to edit. Right-click on the highlighted copy, and you'll be given a series of options including “Highlight Text,” “Replace Text” and “Add Note to Text.” Save your document by going to the “File” menu and clicking “Save.”
How do I lock certain fields in PDF?
Check Advanced>Security>Show Security Properties for the list of what you can specifically restrict on an individual PDF. You can specifically Restrict 'Filling of Form Fields' on the PDF, and have the security model be a password. The rep knows the password that makes the form editable, but the client doesn't.
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