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How to add last name field to PDF in Linux with DocHub

DocHub is an innovative platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion, empowering users to manage their documents effortlessly. With deep integration with Google Workspace, our editor allows you to import, export, modify, and sign documents directly from Google apps, ensuring smooth business processes and interactive workflows. Whether you are using iOS 17, iOS 18, or iOS 19, our online tool is accessible for free and provides a convenient way to edit PDFs on Linux.

Follow the steps to add a last name field to your PDF

Open the DocHub website and log in to your account.
Upload the PDF document you wish to edit by selecting it from your files or importing it from Google Drive.
Once your document is open in the editor, locate the tools available for adding fields.
Select the option to add a text field and position it where you want the last name to appear.
Customize the field properties, ensuring it is labeled clearly for the user to enter their last name.
After making all necessary adjustments, review the document to ensure everything is in place.
Finally, download, print, or share the edited document with others as needed.

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How do I add metadata to a PDF in Linux?

In Master PDF Editor, navigate to File Properties. Under the Document Info tab, you will see all of the metadata for your PDF file. If you want to change any of this metadata, just make your edits in this window, then press OK to save it. The new metadata will be written to the PDF file.

Can you draw on PDF Linux?

Online PDF editors for Linux users. Open the online PDF editor. Choose a file to upload or drag and drop. Sign in to add your comments. Click on the toolbar to add sticky notes, text, or drawings.

How do I write on a PDF in Linux?

To annotate a PDF file on Linux using Evince, you can follow these simple steps: Find the PDF file you want to annotate and open it in Evince. Once the PDF is loaded in Evince, click the Thumbnails dropdown arrow on the upper left corner. A menu of options will appear, and you will need to choose the Annotations option.

How do I fill a PDF form on Linux?

How to Fill and Sign PDFs in Linux Overview. While other operating systems provide in-built tools to handle PDF editing, Linux doesnt have any standard tool for that purpose. Xournal++ Xournal++ is a complete rewrite of the original Xournal program. Alternative: Mozilla Firefox. Alternative: LibreOffice Draw. Conclusion.

How to write on a PDF in Linux?

Online PDF annotation in Linux. Upload or drag and drop your files into the online tool. Sign in to add your comments and annotations. Use annotation features like Sticky Notes for text comments, as well as visual markups like highlights, strike-throughs, or shapes. Download your annotated PDF or get a link to share it.

How to modify a PDF in Linux?

Online PDF editors for Linux users. Open the online PDF editor. Choose a file to upload or drag and drop. Sign in to add your comments. Click on the toolbar to add sticky notes, text, or drawings. Download and save your file or get a link to share it.

How to fill in a PDF in Linux?

Method 1: Filling In PDF Forms on Linux With LibreOffice Step 1 Open the PDF file in LibreOffice. Step 2 To insert a text box, go to the Insert menu and select Text Box. Position the text box where you want it, resize it, and adjust the font size as needed.

How do I edit a PDF in Linux terminal?

Once you have PDFedit installed on your Linux system, follow these steps to edit your PDF files: Step 1: Launch PDFedit. Open a terminal and type the following command to start the PDFedit application: pdfedit. Step 2: Open the PDF File. Step 3: Select the Editing Mode. Step 4: Save the Edited PDF.

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How to add last name field to PDF in Linux with DocHub

Follow the steps to add a last name field to your PDF

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