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A4

A fillable PDF form worksheet allows users to enter and save information in a PDF format. To use it, one must install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and set it as the default application for PDF files. Instructions for downloading and setting the default application for both Windows and Mac are provided.

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How to Use a Fillable PDF Form

What is a fillable PDF form worksheet?


A PDF form worksheet allows you to enter information and save the file as a PDF. In order to
use a fillable PDF form worksheet, you will need to first install an app to read the pdf, then set
this app as the default application for pdf files. This will also allow you to enter information and
save the fillable PDF worksheet to your computer.
Please note, if you have questions about how to install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, contact IT by
phone 403.210.9300 or email [email protected].
Below are the instructions on how to download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to your computer.

Instructions
Step 1: Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to your computer
Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC website then choose download Adobe Acrobat located
under Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Figure 1 Acrobat Reader DC Download Webpage.

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Step 2: Set Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as a default for PDF files
Once Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is downloaded to your computer, you will need to set the
default for PDF files. From your computer, open Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, a window may
open. If the window opens, a message will appear asking you to set the default PDF, select Yes.
If the window did not appear, you will have to go into the settings on your computer.

Change Windows PDF default


1. Open the Start menu.
2. Choose Default Apps, then Apps.

Figure 2 Windows Default apps.

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3. Move down the menu and choose Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Figure 3 Choose default apps by file type for Windows.

Change Mac PDF default


1. Open the Finder app.
2. Right-click on any pdf file you have saved on your device, a dialog box will appear then
choose Get Info.
3. Select the arrow next to Open With to expand this section.
4. Select the dropdown arrow to view the list of available apps.
5. Select Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from the list, then choose Change All.

Figure 4 Mac Default for PDF.

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