Modify name field in PDF on Laptop quickly

Aug 6th, 2022
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How to modify name field in PDF on Laptop with DocHub

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DocHub is an efficient online tool designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion. With its deep integration with Google Workspace, users can easily import, modify, and export documents directly from Google apps. Whether you're looking to update a name field or make other edits, our platform enables smooth workflows and enhances productivity, all for free.

Follow the steps to modify the name field in your PDF:

  1. Open your web browser, navigate to the DocHub website, and log into your account.
  2. Upload the PDF document that contains the name field you wish to modify by selecting the appropriate option on the editor interface.
  3. Once your document is open, locate the name field. Click on it to activate the editing options available for that field.
  4. Edit the name as required. Ensure to review the formatting to maintain consistency with the rest of the document.
  5. After making the necessary changes, you can save your document by selecting the save option within the editor.
  6. Finally, choose to download the modified PDF, print it, or share it directly from the platform to complete the process.

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Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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There are four probable reasons why your PDF cannot be renamed 1) The file is still open with an application 2) the file is deleted or changed in another window 3) the file is being named too long or with characters that are not allowed 4) the file was made with a faulty application.
With a PDF containing interactive form fields open in Acrobat, select Plug-Ins Form Tools Edit Form Field Names to open this tool. In the Edit Form Field Names dialog, all given field names in the input will be listed on the right.
Find the Sequential Renaming function (right-click), rename selected fields and save. Open the watermarked copy with Acrobat Pro and copy-paste the modified fields into your original form.
How to split a PDF file: Open the PDF in Acrobat. Choose Organize Pages Split. Choose how you want to split a single file or multiple files. Name and save: Click Output Options to decide where to save, what to name, and how to split your file. Split your PDF: Click OK and then Split to finish.
First, locate your PDF either in your file explorer or on your desktop. Once youve located it, right-click it. You can then select Rename to change the name. If the text is highlighted, you know youve done it correctly.
Open the PDF document in docHub Pro: Select File Properties. Select the Description tab to view the metadata in the document, including the document information dictionary. Modify the Title field to add or change the documents Title entry.
The PDF document is encrypted with password protection. You may be using a PDF reader that only allows you to preview files, not edit them. The PDF was created using an outdated or ineffective program that makes editing the file difficult. The editing software you are using is too complicated.
Navigate to Info Click on Properties Double click on Advanced Properties. You should see a properties dialog box appear. You can then proceed to amend the document metadata such as the Title, author, etc. If you leave the Title field blank, the file name will be reflected in the header instead.

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