Frequently Asked Questions
In its simplest terms, a static PDF form is essentially a read-only form whereas a dynamic PDF form denotes a fillable, interactive PDF form consisting of a number of form fields for entering data using a PDF application like Adobe Acrobat or the free Adobe Reader.
An eForm, aka electronic or digital form, is the computer equivalent of a paper form designed to capture, validate, and submit data in form processing. For example, a PDF form is essentially an eForm.
An EasyPDF™ form is a PDF form designed and developed in Acrobat complete with form fields, properties, and scripts to accommodate the addition of form fields and features designed to simplify/facilitate completion of a fillable interactive PDF form in record time on a Windows 10/11 or compatible Apple desktop/laptop computer or tablet running the latest version of the Free Adobe Reader. An EasyPDF™ form may also provide an electronic signature field for adding a digital signature to the form acceptable in a court of law. Furthermore, when added to the form, a digital signature can be used to render an EasyPDF™ form read-only thereby preventing changes to the form once it has been completed. The digital format also serves to expedite delivery of the form to its recipient(s) in an email file attachment.
While the answer to this question should be obvious to most anyone who has ever used a properly designed/developed electronic digital form in the past, the single biggest advantage to be gained using an EasyPDF™ form is normally a dramatic increase in productivity and efficiency in the workplace. It also stands to reason that any time you are able to finish a specific task or project in less time than it normally takes without sacrificing quality, you are then able to devote time and attention to other important personal/business tasks sooner than later.
The straight answer is 'No'. To begin, what's least understood is that not all digital forms are easily viewed on a mobile device due to reasons known to result in a poor UX such as the much smaller size of the display in attempting to view and read a digital form much less attempting to complete a fillable form on a mobile device. In most cases, forms specifically designed/intended for mobile devices normally need to be short, brief, easy to view, and navigate with a minimum of amount of scrolling/jumping from display to display to prevent errors/mistakes in the process by inadvertently overlooking/missing some important information provided in viewing the form. As such, the majorty of business and job application forms are typically better viewed on a desktop/laptop computer. The same applies to a digital form designed to be completed on an electronic device (think desktop/laptop computer or tablet even if the form may be viewed on a mobile device). It's also important to understand that, unlike Adobe Reader intended for desktop/laptop computers, its mobile version lacks support for many of Adobe's API Javascript methods required to use and take advantage of all the features available in an EasyPDF™ Form. All considered, EasyPDF™ forms are solely designed and intended for use on a Windows 10/11 or compatible Apple computer able to run Adobe Reader version 20 or higher.
In brief, electronic or eSignatures represent a broad category of methods for signing a document. According to Wikipedia, an electronic or e-signature refers to data in electronic form logically associated with other data in electronic form used by the signatory to sign a document/form that provides the same legal standing as a handwritten signature as long as it adheres to the requirements of the specific regulation under which it was created. According to pandadoc.com, electronic or eSignatures are virtual representations of a wet-signature, one a signer would create with a pen and paper. Similar to the wet-signature, eSignatures are used to identify signers and signify that they agree to the terms outlined above the signature line (Also see 'What is a digital signature').
To once again quote panddoc.com, a digital signature is a type of electronic signature with an algorithm that encrypts the signature to generate a unique digital certificate containing invisible digital codes that make tampering and duplication practically impossible for hackers. Moreover, according to consensus, electronic signatures are more secure than their handwritten predecessors.
Whether designed from scratch or converted to an EasyPDF™ form, if/when a signature is required, a signature field will be provided for your convenience. To create/add a digital signature to an EasyPDF™ form using Adobe Reader, simply click the signature field provided to open and display a window that allows you to choose/configure a new digital ID. If you don't already have a digital ID, select 'Configure New Digital ID' then follow the prompts to create and add a digital signature to the form otherwise select your digital ID from that shown in the window and click continue to follow the prompts for adding your digital signature to the form. (Note: Once assigned, a digital signature renders an EasyPDF™ form read-only in which event only the person who added the digital ID can clear it from the form using the computer in which it was applied for restoring the form to its previous editable state).
Yes, electronic signatures are valid in all U.S. states and are granted the same legal status as handwritten signatures under state laws. ... Only three states (New York, Illinois and Washington) maintain their own independently developed laws, but all of them are consistent with the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).
In short, convenience, expediency and security. Convenience and expediency simply because a digital signature added to a computer generated document/form typically takes less than a minute to complete as opposed to having to print a hard copy to accommodate a handwritten signature and then scan the document back into its original electronic format to send in an email file attachment, a facsimile, USPS mail, or hand deliver. Security given that electronic signatures—as stated in a previous FAQ—are considered to be more secure than handwritten signatures.
Form fields include check boxes, text fields, button fields, list boxes, drop-down lists, etc. as provided in the Javascript™ for Acrobat API Reference whereby number and type of form fields vary depending on the design, graphics, layout, and purpose for which the form is intended. This being the case each and every EasyPDF™ form is unique and as such designed/developed on an individual basis to determine the number and type of form fields that work best to create an expedient, convenient, and reliable eform for use in the Free Adobe Reader.
Apart from script driven popup menus containing any number of menu items, other Javascript form feature enhancements when provided often serve to satisfy a specific need/feature provided by an EasyPDF™ form. Once again the number and type of scripts can vary considerably whereby each and every EasyPDF™ form is designed and developed on an individual basis to determine scripts deemed necessary that work best to satisfy the needs of the end user to complete the form in record time using the free Adobe Reader without experiencing any issues.
Regardless of format, the document/form submitted needs to be legible and provide equal, squared-off, and parallel margins. Moreover, all/any modifications to the original design, layout, text and graphics as may be required to accommodate conversion to an EasyPDF™ form may/may not be able to be provided without the original document or form and/or software application in which the form was created.
To begin, EasyPDF™ forms are guaranteed to be free of viruses, malware, and promotional software that can be installed on an unsuspecting user's computer without their permission. However, if you should have any reservations regarding downloading an EasyPDF™ Form, you may use a reputable antivirus/anti-malware software application to test and verify whether or not the PDF form is clean. This noted, regarding PDF forms in general, the answer is a resounding 'Yes' especially if and when a PDF form contains Javascript written with the intention of spreading a virus. However, in reality this normally requires your computer to have a program application like Adobe Reader with Javascript enabled to allow a PDF document containing a virus written or activated by Javascript to infect your computer. This noted, as already stated, a PDF form can be easily checked for potential viruses/malware using an anti-virus software application like Windows Defender along with a reliable anti-malware program like Malwarebytes. Once again, while we can assure you that EasyPDF™ forms are free from viruses and malware, please feel free to verify this matter for yourself as suggested herein.
In reality, the most common reasons for a website address link failure are: 1) the website address has been spelled incorrectly or doesn't exist, 2) the website address is not preceded by https:// or http://, 3) the password field has been left blank, duh?, or 4) the website address or business no longer exists (Note: In the case of the former, the browser will often display a 404 error).
Given some minor design form feature limitations/restrictions easily overcome by activating a context menu to display a limited set of choices including select all, cut and paste, etc. that can be easily accessed using a mouse or the built-in touchpad commonly provided for most laptop computers, the steps required to complete this task are as follows, namely: 1) open the current version of EasyPDF™ Password Manager using the Free Adobe Reader version 20 or higher, and select/click backup data displayed in the main popup menu to backup the data associated with all records entered to date, next 2) select/click Show/Hide Backup Data also featured inside the main popup menu to open/view the hidden backup data field displayed at the bottom of the form, next 3) scroll down and click inside the backup data field and right-click the mouse or built-in touchpad to display a context menu, next 4) click Select All then Copy to copy all data to the clipboard hidden from view, next 5) open the new/updated form of EasyPDF™ Password Manager inside Adobe Reader and repeat steps 2,3 skipping step no. 1, next 6) instead of clicking select all displayed inside the context menu as instructed in step 4 above (given the backup data field inside the new/updated form remains empty at this time) select paste from the context menu to paste the data you copied from the old version of EasyPDF™ Password Manager to the new/updated form, last 6) open the main popup menu on the new updated form to select/click Restore Data. Once done, you should be good to go to use your new/updated form.