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Create PDF forms using LibreOffice

PDF form is convenient to collect data (e.g. survey, application form). Linux users can easily create PDF forms using LibreOffice Writer.

1. Enable Form Controls in Libre Office,
LibreOffice > View > Tool Bars > Form Controls


Form Controls tool bar

2. Open the document, click on Form Controls button and place on the document. Save the document for future editing purpose.

3. Save the document in PDF format.

4. Open PDF file and enter the input. After entering the input, save the PDF in a different name;
File > Save As

How to know Linux Operating system name and version?

Apply the following command in a Terminal

sudo su

lsb_release -a


I got the following message,

Distributor ID:    Ubuntu
Description:    Ubuntu 10.10
Release:    10.10
Codename:    maverick