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I don't like that you have to hard return on open spaces or the text goes off the page. I don't like how there is not any guidance on the cursor in pre-developed forms-there should at least be a grid view option. I do like how clean it looks and intuitive it is to use.
2014-09-26
What do you like best?
I love that I can make any document filler-friendly. My handwriting is atrocious. I've completed applications, tax forms, and more. I love that I can move my text around. Love that I can easily insert check marks.
What do you dislike?
Sometimes I struggle a bit with saving my documents. I sometimes want to save one as a blank and one as a completely filled form.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Yes! It will make your life easier!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
It's so easy to change a document I might have goofed up! I can make the change and reprint. Done. It's been a huge timesaver for me. I can prefill certain parts of a form I have to use over and over which saves time.
I love that I can make any document filler-friendly. My handwriting is atrocious. I've completed applications, tax forms, and more. I love that I can move my text around. Love that I can easily insert check marks.
What do you dislike?
Sometimes I struggle a bit with saving my documents. I sometimes want to save one as a blank and one as a completely filled form.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Yes! It will make your life easier!
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
It's so easy to change a document I might have goofed up! I can make the change and reprint. Done. It's been a huge timesaver for me. I can prefill certain parts of a form I have to use over and over which saves time.
2019-01-28
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2019-05-09
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2017-11-24
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2024-10-30
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2023-07-24
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2023-06-12
I had difficult printing what i had written on a PDF. Although customer service was EXELLENT I still could not fully implement their detailed instructions.
2022-06-02
Love this app very easy to use
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2025-05-20
Shrink Word File Size to 5MB Feature
Are you struggling with large Word files that are difficult to share? Our Shrink Word File Size feature simplifies your life by reducing file sizes to a manageable 5MB. This tool enhances your file-sharing experience and ensures your documents can be sent via email or uploaded easily.
Key Features
Compresses Word files to 5MB or smaller
User-friendly interface for quick adjustments
Maintains document quality after compression
Supports multiple file formats
Fast processing times for immediate results
Potential Use Cases and Benefits
Share important documents via email without size restrictions
Upload files to cloud services quickly and effortlessly
Store more documents on your devices without using extra space
Collaborate easily with team members by sending smaller files
This feature addresses your challenge of managing large Word files. By reducing file size, it simplifies sharing, enhances collaboration, and ensures you never miss an important document due to size limitations. Empower yourself with a tool that streamlines your workflow and keeps your projects moving forward.
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How do I change the MB size in Word?
How to Reduce the Size of a Word Document Compress Images. Save Images at Lower Resolutions. Avoid Embedding Fonts. Save a Copy of the Document. Stop Tracking Changes. Use the .docx Format. Insert Images Instead of Using Copy/Paste. Optimize When Saving as PDF.
How do I shrink a Word document?
Click Edit Document > Edit in Word for the web if you haven't done so already. Press Ctrl+A to select all the text in your document. Click Home > Shrink Font one or more times. As you click Shrink Font, Word decreases the size of every font in your document.
How do you reduce the MB size of a document?
DOC and DOCX format Remove unnecessary images, formatting and macros. Save the file as a recent Word version. Reduce the file size of the images before they are added to the document. If it is still too large, save the file as a PDF.
Why is my Word File so big?
Avoid embedded fonts Another reason Word files may get very large is because of font embedding. Users may embed fonts if they are using a non-standard font and plan to open the file on a device that does not have the font installed.
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