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I just closed escrow on two homes, and the PDF filler allowed me electronically edit/sign/date all the forms necessary to sale and buy our properties. It saved a tremendous amount of time and paper because I saved the forms to my desktop and then returned the completed forms electronically.
2018-06-08
What do you like best?
The ablitiy to be able to edit documents in PDF format is great. Saving time. When we are bidding on a job i can use the form provided to us from the client. Very easy to use and has worked well ever time I have neede it. Another great feature is that the PDF filler is auto saved in your online profile... so you can take the documents with you.
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some times when you go to open the PDF from my email directly... it does not up load... so then I have to down load the pdf on to my computure, open PDF fill web app then upload file..... not sure why it does this but it has happened more often lately than it did before.
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It would be great if the filler could be able to authenticate docuements, a big one for us is Bonding, When we submit a bond they require an e-bonding ( look it up) the ebond authenicates the signatures from 3 different parties and leave a digital paper trail that can be confrimed by the client. We recently had to do this and the one website mobile bonds.com has an interface that is not user freindly for set up... and we had to spend countless time with the tech on the phone for the first few bonds. If the filler is able to do this that would be great.
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Allowing us to make our bid proposals look great, avoid hand writing in documents, setting us apart from the rest. we also can share the file with my staff making it even better
The ablitiy to be able to edit documents in PDF format is great. Saving time. When we are bidding on a job i can use the form provided to us from the client. Very easy to use and has worked well ever time I have neede it. Another great feature is that the PDF filler is auto saved in your online profile... so you can take the documents with you.
What do you dislike?
some times when you go to open the PDF from my email directly... it does not up load... so then I have to down load the pdf on to my computure, open PDF fill web app then upload file..... not sure why it does this but it has happened more often lately than it did before.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It would be great if the filler could be able to authenticate docuements, a big one for us is Bonding, When we submit a bond they require an e-bonding ( look it up) the ebond authenicates the signatures from 3 different parties and leave a digital paper trail that can be confrimed by the client. We recently had to do this and the one website mobile bonds.com has an interface that is not user freindly for set up... and we had to spend countless time with the tech on the phone for the first few bonds. If the filler is able to do this that would be great.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Allowing us to make our bid proposals look great, avoid hand writing in documents, setting us apart from the rest. we also can share the file with my staff making it even better
2019-02-25
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2019-11-22
Very user friendly!
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I have not had any issues. I'm sure if a person uses it a lot there are bound to be some, but I use it once a year and it works fine for my uses.
2019-05-17
My document looked perfect when opening it with a browser after editing it, but there were some artifacts in the transparent background of the signatures when reading it on Adobe Reader (alpha channel problems, I believe). Maybe it was a problem on my end, I don't know.
2023-10-10
I could not believe the ease in…
I could not believe the ease in completing my document.
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2022-09-16
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2021-06-24
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Nothing really. I am able to youtube anything that I don't understand and typically get it.
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What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Being able to change PDFs and being able to electronically sign documents.
2021-04-25
I reviewed this software for my company…
I reviewed this software for my company (we historically use another product) for function and usability. It is significantly more user friendly than the others that do similar functions. What makes this a good decision is the cost and the support. It costs a third of the software we currently use and when I experienced a problem (on the weekend) I had (professional and personal) support online in less than a minute. Very satisfied.
2021-01-09
How to Reduce Excel to 5 Mb
To Reduce Excel to 5 Mb, follow these steps
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Go to the pdfFiller website and login if you’re already a registered user or create a new account
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Click Add New to upload a document you need to compress. Search for the file on your device or one of the supported storage services
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Additionally, browse a template in the pdfFiller library, enter the document’s URL, or send it via email
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If you have uploaded the document before to your account, navigate to My Documents to find and open it
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To Reduce Excel to 5 Mb, click on it and select Split in the right-hand menu
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Select the pages you need to extract from the original file
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Additionally, you can divide the document in a half and keep specific pages in it
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Add a title to each document or leave them as is
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Now click the Split button
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Choose a destination for new files and click the Download Now button
Reduce Excel to 5 Mb Feature
Managing large Excel files can be challenging. With our Reduce Excel to 5 Mb feature, you can simplify your workflow, enhance sharing capabilities, and keep your storage space free. Let’s delve into how this tool can transform your experience.
Key Features
Compress Excel files to sizes of 5 Mb or less
Preserve data integrity during the compression process
Maintain full functionality of formulas and charts
User-friendly interface for quick access
Compatible with various Excel versions
Use Cases and Benefits
Perfect for sharing large files via email
Essential for uploading files to cloud services with size limits
Helps in archiving important data without taking up excessive space
Supports collaboration across teams with limited bandwidth
By using the Reduce Excel to 5 Mb feature, you tackle the common issue of file size limitations head-on. It allows you to compress your files quickly while keeping your essential data intact. Whether you are sending project updates, sharing reports, or just looking to save space, this feature serves as an ideal solution. Take control of your files and make sharing easy.
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At what size do Excel files become unstable?
It's said that unstable, crashing, or freezing workbooks only tend to happen when your spreadsheets have grown to at least 20MB in size, given how much processing power modern computers have.
Is 10 MB a large Excel file?
Some Excel files showing very large size ranges from 10 MB to 125 MB. Which has many formulas and datas eventhough the size is too large compared to another files.
How do I get Excel back to normal size?
Press ALT+SPACE and select Maximize.
Is 100mb Excel file big?
100 mb is, in my opinion, is too large to handle efficiently. You are probalby headed toward crashes, corrupted files and loss of data. If the "last cell" (Ctrl + End) on the worksheet(s) extends far below and/or to the right of the data, you can delete those "blank" rows/columns and reduce the file size.
How many MB is too big for Excel?
Maximum file size for rendering a workbook in Excel Services: 10 megabytes (MB) default. 2 gigabytes (GB) maximum (2)
How do I reduce the MB size in Excel?
Reduce the number of worksheets If you have worksheets with data that you're not using—and that don't contain any formulas you're using—delete them from the spreadsheet. The more data points you have in your workbook, the larger your file size will be. Removing unused data will reduce your file size.
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