Solved Reading and Filling out PDF in Windows lightweight?


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AshForeth

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I like to be able to read PDF and fill them out. I don't need to edit them or convert them to a different format, just to read PDF and fill out things like a tax form and save the filled out form. What is the minimal configuration? I notice a lot of PDF can be view on browser like Firefox or Edge. Is this build-in or through some sort of extension, what's the downside of using a browser?

I rather not install Adobe Reader for Fox It if possible.
 

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AshForeth said:
I like to be able to read PDF and fill them out. I don't need to edit them or convert them to a different format, just to read PDF and fill out things like a tax form and save the filled out form. What is the minimal configuration? I notice a lot of PDF can be view on browser like Firefox or Edge. Is this build-in or through some sort of extension, what's the downside of using a browser?

I rather not install Adobe Reader for Fox It if possible.
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it depends on which browser. i can do as you want in FireFox but am not able to do so in Edge
but i have Edge locked down very tightly.

there is an open source free PDF called Sumatra which can do 'limited' PDF editing.

here is a review on Sumatra

Sumatra PDF review

A fast, lean PDF viewer with some extra tricks hidden up its sleeve
www.techradar.com

unsure if this would meet your needs.
best of luck, Steve ..
 

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it depends on which browser. i can do as you want in FireFox but am not able to do so in Edge
but i have Edge locked down very tightly.

there is an open source free PDF called Sumatra which can do 'limited' PDF editing.

here is a review on Sumatra

Sumatra PDF review

A fast, lean PDF viewer with some extra tricks hidden up its sleeve
www.techradar.com

unsure if this would meet your needs.
best of luck, Steve ..
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Thanks, I was able to get PDF working in firefox. Initially it didn't work. I had an issue where the PDF always display in a black background, but managed to fix it after I reboot. I think this is a workable solution right now and create a further post when I need to do digital signing.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ProArt P16
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor 2.0GHz
    Motherboard
    N/A
    Memory
    64 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    N/A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    N/A
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600
    Motherboard
    MSI MS-7C56
    Memory
    32 Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD RX6600
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