You can use the tools in the Fill & Sign context tab to add text and symbols in non-interactive PDF forms. To fill in non-interactive forms, follow the steps below.
- Click Home/Protect > Fill & Sign. Then you will find the form filling tools in the Fill & Sign context tab.
- To add normal text, select Add Text. Then click on the form where you want to add text, and input your text.
- To add text in continuous boxes in a line, select Comb Field. Then click on the form where you want to add text, and input your text. The comb field will spread text evenly across the width of the text field, which is very useful when you are filling in phone numbers, social security numbers, etc.
- To add predefined text such as a name, date or address, click Predefined Text, and do the following:
- By default, Foxit PDF Editor will detect and display the current date and user name of your system in the predefined text list. If you want to predefine custom text, click Set Predefined Text. In the pop-up Set Predefined Text dialog box, click Set Identity to set your identity information, and save it as predefined text. Or double-click on the blank area in the box to input any text as desired. Upon completion, click OK to save your settings. Then all your custom predefined text will be listed in the Predefined Text drop-down list.
- Select a predefined text from the Predefined Text drop-down list, and click on the form where you want to add it.
- To add symbols, do the following:
- Select the Checkmark, Cross Mark, or Dot tool to fill in check boxes or radio buttons. Select the Line tool to strike out text, or Rectangle tool to add rectangles.
- Then click on the form where you want to place the symbol.
- After adding text or symbols, use the field toolbar floating above them to make appropriate changes, if necessary.
- Click
or 
to decrease or increase the size. For symbols, you can also drag any of the handles to resize it. For comb fields, dragging the resize handle on the right side of the field can also help you adjust the width of the field. The adjustments to size will be remembered and applied as the default. - To change the color, click the Switch color icon
, or press Shift + L. From the color palette, you can pick a preset color, or click 
to customize a new one. - To convert a normal text field into a comb field or vice versa, click the Comb Field icon
or Add Text icon 
correspondingly. - To replace the current text or symbol, click
, and choose a desired option from the toolbar. - To move the text or symbol, drag it directly to the desired location.
- To delete the text or symbol, click
.
- Click
- After filling in the form, you can sign the form with your handwritten signature. For more information, please refer to “Foxit eSign” and “Quick PDF Sign”.
- When you have completed the form, click the Save button on the Quick Access toolbar or choose File > Save to save it.
Tips:
- The fill tool will be kept as selected by default for you to add the same object continuously. If you need to exit the fill tool, press the ESC key, or select another desired tool directly.
- You can also recognize form fields with the Run Form Field Recognition command in the Form tab and then fill in forms with the Hand command.