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Downloadable Forms Help
 
In this page:
:: What is PDF?
:: How do I open a PDF file?
:: What version of Word do I need to view the Word documents?
:: I'm having a problem filling out the Word documents on-screen!
:: Can I fill out the PDF documents on-screen?
:: I've tried everything! What do I do now?


 
 
What is PDF?
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. It is an open standard for encapsulating documents in a digital form.
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How do I open a PDF file?
Download and install one of the following freeware programs to view and print PDF files. For specific support on downloaded software, visit the appropriate vendor's Web site. The links below are off-site links.
If You're Using: Then Download:
  • Mac OS X
Preview (It comes standard with OS X.)
  • Mac OS 8/9
  • OS/2
  • Windows 2000/XP
Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Solaris
  • Linux
Adobe Acrobat Reader   or   Xpdf
  • BeOS
BePDF
  • Amiga
Apdf
  • Palm OS
PalmPDF
  • Sony PSP
Bookr
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What version of Word do I need to view the Word documents?
Any version released with Office 97 or newer will let you view the Word documents, but for best results you should be using Word 2001 or newer. If you don't have Word on your computer, you can also download Microsoft's Word 97/2000 Reader (for Windows only) from their Web site. It is freeware.
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I'm having a problem filling out the Word documents on-screen!
The on-screen form features of the Word documents are intended to work with Word 2001 for Mac OS, Word 2002 for Windows, and Word X for Mac OS X. If you are running one of these versions, try the following steps:
  • Open the file.
     
  • Go to View > Toolbars > Forms. A new toolbar should appear on the screen that looks like this:
    (screenshot of toolbar)
  • Click on the lock icon at the right end of the toolbar so that it looks like this:
    (screenshot of toolbar with lock icon clicked)
  • If doing this doesn't help, consult the documentation that came with your software.
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Can I fill out the PDF documents on-screen?
No. They must be printed out and then filled in.
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I've tried everything! What do I do now?
If you are not able to print out either of the file formats, go ahead and call the Graduate School Office at (719) 262-3417 to ask about having the forms mailed or faxed to you.
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