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I was in a total jam and needed forms right away. I was so afraid my only option was to type all these required forms and then have to write in the answers with a pen. It would have taken me days to complete! When I discovered PDFfiller online it was like my guardian angel had guided me to the site! The user friendly site was easy to navagate and had easy to understand instructions. I'm very much impressed with your product and when I need another PDF form, I most certainly will use your product again. Thank you so much!
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2017-01-05
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I love the program as a homeless case manager, I can review information with clients, send to them for review, and signature from my office
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It needs a desktop application for easier access vs going to the website all the time.
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2019-05-28
Great for filling paper on the go What I liked the most of this software is that it is great for filling out paper work online What I liked the least is not many options to choose from as in where to fill out.
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2018-09-20
An Efficient Time Saver It is easy to update the documents with some features of a Word Document. However, there should be more variety in the fonts and I wish it didn't change the original/all font when I edit part of it.
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Ensure your documents maintain their integrity and authenticity with our Add Watermark to PDF and Lock PDF features. You can effortlessly add a watermark to your PDF files and secure them against unauthorized changes. This combination not only protects your work but also enhances your brand visibility.

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Easily add custom watermarks to your PDFs for branding
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Support for text, image, and logo watermarks
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Compatible with various PDF formats

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Ideal for businesses wanting to brand their documents
Great for freelancers protecting their designs and work
Useful for legal documents that require security
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By using these features, you can solve the problem of document misuse and unauthorized changes. Secure your work with an effective watermark, and lock your PDF files for peace of mind. Let your creativity flourish without fear of compromise.

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Step 1: Select your PDF document. Step 2: Add Text Watermark. Click the Add Text button at the top of the PDF page. Step 3: Change text size, rotation and location on page. Step 4: Change text color, transparency and font family.
Insert Watermark into PDF After opening the document, go to the “Edit” option and select “Watermark”, and then click “New Watermark” from the submenu. You will be presented with a new window. Choose whether you would like a text, file, or image watermark, and specify the watermark location.

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