I am currently working on the conversion of forms suitable for being completed online and then printed and signed.
I need your help in compiling a list of strong advantages and reasons to shift from Word based forms to Adobe PDF forms.
So far,
Cleaner, more modern design and presentation
Consistency of format
Smaller file size
Better accessibility
One stumbling block is that there are a number of significant forms that need to be saved and then sent to a countersigning officer.
At present without Reader Extensions it will not be possible to offer this option using PDF forms. This is something that will be addressed in the near future but I don't want this to prevent the conversion of forms that do not need to be saved prior to completion.
Bearing this in mind I'm looking to convince the business owners that the PDF form is a better option than the traditional Word (or even JetForm!) form.
Lori Kassuba is an AUC Expert and Community Manager for AcrobatUsers.com.