Adobe Lesson

[help79]

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As always I preface my post with an apology if this question seems dumb, but does anyone know how to convert an adobe file into one that I can actually type on?

Someone on SDN was kind enough to convert a reader file to one that applicants could type onto (for Rosalind Franklin). Stony's is also a read-document only, and I can't get my hands on a typewriter! Thanks!

 

[Robizzle]

Oi vey.. you need the real Adobe Acrobat, not just the reader that we can get for free. That program has a "touch up text" tool that allows you to type onto the pdf.

There are other ways too.. print screen the pdf file and convert it into an image. Then you can just use some picture editor and type fields in there.

and if you're up for a little trial and error... print the pdf file out.. then type in the answers onto a word document. line them up perfectly with the fields in the pdf file and then print directly onto the paper.

 

[geno2568]

of course, you can always take screenshots, stitch em together in photoshop or something....and then write on them pshop. Finally, you can import this image to word, and convert the document back to a pdf.

 

[help79]

of course, you can always take screenshots, stitch em together in photoshop or something....and then write on them pshop. Finally, you can import this image to word, and convert the document back to a pdf.

ah, a fellow cornellian! thank you for the comment to ALL (two of you) who replied. they didn't teach me that back in 1997. i'll have to get the real adobe. thanks again!

 

[notdeadyet]

ah, a fellow cornellian! thank you for the comment to ALL (two of you) who replied. they didn't teach me that back in 1997. i'll have to get the real adobe. thanks again!

Note that Acrobat writer's touch-up tool can be real hokey when you're working with pdf's that you didn't create. It's do-able, and a lot better than the workarounds, but it is a pain in the ass...

 

[Compass]

If it's a form, you need acrobat. If it's something you want to edit, you can use Text Select and copy and paste.

 

[xanthomondo]

if you do need the real adobe acrobat im sure they have a free fully functional 30 day trial that u can use

if u want to use it after that, u could just crack it

 

[Captain Fantastic]

The bookstore at the University here has Adobe products on the cheap for students: $30 for Acrobat 7.0 Standard (Windows or Mac), $41 for Acrobat Professional. You might check around your campus for educational pricing, too.