The Fastest Way To Fill Out PDF: Quick Fill Feature Explained

Sometimes, documents require a quick and at the same time accurate filing. Whether it's a last-minute business proposal, an urgent application form, or a tax return that can't wait any longer, the importance of speed combined with precision must be recognized. For situations like this, our team at PDFLiner has created a game-changing "Quick Fill" feature to streamline your document-handling experience.

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What is Quick Fill

The "Quick Fill" feature is an intuitive tool that significantly reduces the time it takes to fill out PDF forms. Gone are the days when you had to click on each field and enter information manually. With Quick Fill mode enabled, you have a list of all the fields in the document right before you. 

How To Use Quick Fill

Using the feature is pretty simple; follow the steps to activate the mode and fill out a document.

Step 1: Find the document in the PDFLiner library

Finding a document in PDFLiner library

“Quick Fill” mode is available for all documents, however, the fields in PDFs need additional settings in order for you to see what exactly you need to write in them. Most of the documents in our library are already prepared, so all you need to do is choose one and open it in the editor by clicking the "Fill this form" button.

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Step 2: Activate the “Quick Fill” mode

To start filling out the form, you need to activate the mode by clicking the switch in the upper right corner.

Step 3: Fill out the form

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Once the right sidebar of the Quick Fill appears, choose the first field and enter the required information, then click the Next button and move to the following field. The entered data is then auto-populated into the correct fields, eliminating the risk of manual errors.

You can track the form-filling process with the progress bar on the upper part of the mode.

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How To Prepare a Form For Quick Fill

If you need to make one of your fillable forms as user-friendly as possible and would like it to be prepared for a quick fill mode, follow the guide.

Step 1: Enter the “Add fields” mode

Add field mode activating

To add a description to your fillable fields, you should enable the “Add fields” mode by clicking the tool in the upper toolbar.

Step 2: Open the fields’s settings

Choose the first fillable field in your document. On the right sidebar, you will find the settings for the field.

Step 3: Add description

Scroll down the settings to the Note (optional) setting and write a short description of what is supposed to be entered in the field, or simply write a field name. Move to the next field and do the same. Continue until all the fields in the document have a description.

Step 4: Save the progress

Adding description to the field

To apply all the changes, you should click the Save button in the upper right corner. After that, you can check if all the changes have been added by activating the Quick Fill mode.

Now you can share the document with other users or use the feature yourself. You can always find the document in your dashboard.

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Benefits of the Quick Fill Mode

Speed

First and foremost, the "Quick Fill" feature is designed to save you time. By consolidating the filling process into a simplified user interface, you can complete documents in record time.

Accuracy

Human error is inevitable, especially when we're in a hurry. The Quick Fill feature minimizes this risk by automatically placing the entered information in the correct fields, ensuring your documents are accurate and professional.

Convenience

Why juggle multiple platforms and tools when you can accomplish everything in one place? The Quick Fill feature is seamlessly integrated into PDFLiner's existing suite of utilities, making it easier than ever to edit, sign, and share your PDFs.

Flexibility

Whether you're working with simple forms or complex legal documents, the "Quick Fill" feature is versatile enough to handle many layouts and formats.

To Sum Up

In today's fast-paced world, efficiency is not just a luxury; it's a necessity. The "Quick Fill" feature by PDFLiner aims to bridge the gap between speed and accuracy, ensuring you never have to compromise on either. Try it out today and experience the future of PDF form-filling.

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Liza Zdrazhevska
Content Marketer at PDFLiner