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Filling out form was fine. I felt like I should have been told there was a cost associated with use before I filled out form, not when I finished. At that point I didn't feel like handwriting everything, so I paid for subscription. I can't justify spending $72.00 a year for something I will seldom use. Wish I would have known up front this was not free.
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2020-03-24
Love this!!! Can erase words from PDF's. You will love this program!!! There is an eraser feature that is the best thing ever. This allows you to change a PDF document. How many times do you need to modify a document, or wish it said something different, but don't have an editable version. With PDFfiller you can erase the verbiage, and replace it with something else. You can also easily place your signature on documents too. You can upload you own personal signature too.
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2018-01-11
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2023-08-14
Honestly has saved me so much time with… Honestly has saved me so much time with PDF's that are hard to fill out. I am in nursing school and it is a must for me now.
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How to Remove Password from PDF using PDF-XChange Editor

Removing password from a PDF file using PDF-XChange Editor is a simple and straightforward process. Follow the steps below to unlock your PDF file:

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Launch PDF-XChange Editor on your computer.
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Open the password-protected PDF file by clicking on 'File' in the top menu and selecting 'Open'.
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Enter the password for the PDF file when prompted.
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Once the PDF file is open, click on 'File' again and select 'Document Properties'.
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In the 'Document Properties' window, navigate to the 'Security' tab.
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Click on the 'Security Method' dropdown menu and select 'No Security'.
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If there is a 'Permissions Password' set, enter it in the 'Permissions Password' field.
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Click on 'OK' to save the changes.
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To save the PDF file without a password, click on 'File' and select 'Save As'.
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Choose a location on your computer to save the file and click on 'Save'.

That's it! Your PDF file is now free from any password restrictions and can be accessed without entering a password.

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Document password protection Open the File > Document Properties. A document properties window will open. Select the Security tab. From the dropdown menu, select Security method > Password security.
Choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Remove Security. Remove Security: The options vary depending on the type of password security attached to the document. If the document has a Document Open password, click OK to remove it from the document.

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