Hi,
I have downloaded some blank census forms in pdf format. I would like to know if i can import them into OpenOffice 3.1 then type in (using laptop keyboard) details from the original census information that i have.
If so can someone tell me how to do this or point me towards a tutorial.
Thanks
Peter.
Example of blank census form http://c.mfcreative.com/pdf/trees/chart ... us1911.pdf
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[Solved] PDF editing
[Solved] PDF editing
Last edited by Hagar Delest on Sat May 04, 2013 7:41 pm, edited 3 times in total.
Reason: tagged [Solved].
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Re: HELP!
OpenOffice is not the right tool for this. There is an extension that allows minor editing of PDF's but your task sounds more complicated than what it is intended for.
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Re: HELP!
Thanks FJCC. My aim is to present a presentable family history album where all details are clear in it. So all i want to do is type in details from the original census record into the blank census sheet. I'm a complete beginner with these programmes so ANY HELP/ADVICE would be greatly appreciated.FJCC wrote:OpenOffice is not the right tool for this. There is an extension that allows minor editing of PDF's but your task sounds more complicated than what it is intended for.
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Re: HELP! PDF editing
The PDF forms aren't intended to be edited. They are for printing blank forms for transcribing census pages by hand. If you want to edit a form, you should look for an editable format like ODT, DOC or TXT.
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Re: [Solved] PDF editing
Once your document is ready (better use ODF, .odt for text for example), then you can export it in PDF.
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