How to fill out a PDF form online without printing it
Printing, writing by hand and scanning is slow. Here is how to type straight onto the form instead, including forms that have no clickable fields.
Step by step
Open the form
Drop the PDF into the editor.
Add text to each blank
Use Add text, click the first line and type. Choose a size that fits the space; 10–12 is usual.
Tick boxes
Type an X in the box or use Draw for a small tick.
Sign and date
Add your signature with Sign and type the date next to it.
Review and download
Zoom in to check alignment, then download the completed form.
Why typing on the page works
Many forms are scans or exports with their fields flattened. Typing onto the page works with every PDF, because it simply puts text at the position you click, with no dependence on built-in fields.
Before you send it
Read the whole form once more. Check names, numbers and dates, and make sure you filled the right copy. Keep your original blank form in case you need to start again.
Frequently asked questions
Can I save a half-filled form?
Nothing is stored online, so download it when you are ready and close the tab only after downloading.
What font size should I use?
Between 10 and 12 points is readable and fits most lines.
My form has fillable fields. Does that matter?
You can still type on top of the fields. For very long forms, the field-based filling in a desktop reader may be quicker.
Related tools and guides
Add text
Type text anywhere on a PDF: fill in blanks, add dates and notes. Free, private and no watermark.
Sign PDF
Draw, type or upload your signature and place it on any PDF. Free, private and with no account needed.
Is editing PDFs online safe?
How to tell whether an online PDF editor keeps your documents private, and what to check before you upload.