Modify surname field in PDF on Desktop quickly

Aug 6th, 2022
forms filled out
0
forms filled out
forms signed
0
forms signed
forms sent
0
forms sent
Service screenshot
01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
Service screenshot
02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
Service screenshot
03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
Service screenshot
04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to modify surname field in PDF on Desktop with DocHub

Form edit decoration

DocHub is a powerful online platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, distribution, and form completion. With its seamless integration with Google Workspace, you can easily import, export, and modify documents directly from your favorite Google apps. Whether you're handling contracts, forms, or any PDF documents, our editor empowers you to get your documents done efficiently and for free.

Follow the steps to modify the surname field in your PDF.

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Log in to your account using your credentials.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF document containing the surname field you wish to modify. You can easily drag and drop the file or select it from your device.
  3. After the document is uploaded, locate the surname field within the PDF. Use the editing tools available in the platform to select and modify the text as needed.
  4. Ensure that the modifications are accurate. You can also utilize additional features to enhance the document if necessary.
  5. Once you are satisfied with the changes, proceed to download your modified PDF. You can also share it directly via email or print it out for your records.

Start using DocHub today to easily modify your PDFs and enhance your document management experience!

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

icon
Seamless PDF editing
Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.
icon
Smooth teamwork
Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.
icon
Automatic saving
Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.
icon
Google integrations
DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.
icon
Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device
Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.
icon
Secure document sharing and storage
Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.
dochub logo
google logo

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

Access documents and edit, sign, and share them straight from your favorite Google Apps.
Install now

How to modify surname field in PDF on Desktop

4.8 out of 5
5 votes

Jamie from Teachers Tech introduces the viewer to using docHub Pro, emphasizing its powerful features that are often overlooked. In this beginner's tutorial, Jamie covers creating and editing PDF documents, including the ability to edit text and images, reorganize pages, delete pages, combine PDFs, and add e-signatures quickly. The tutorial aims to provide viewers with the essential knowledge to start using docHub effectively right away.

video background

Got questions?

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.
Contact us
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.
It is possible to rename the form fields in a pdf document by using SetName() method.
Step 1: Open a PDF file in docHub and go to Menu Document Properties (Windows). Step 2: To edit PDF title, author, or subject, enter the value, and then select OK. Step 3: To add a custom property, select Custom, type the Name and Value of the property, and then select Add.
In the Forms menu, select Add or Edit Fields For the field you want to edit, access the context menu and select the Properties dialog. In the General tab of the Properties dialog, type a description for the form field in the Tooltip field. Repeat for all form fields.
Click a PDF file you want to rename, then right-click the file - select Rename - Type the desired name for the PDF files and press Enter.
0:17 2:46 Move up in tab order move down in tab order you can select here move up or move down rename. FieldMoreMove up in tab order move down in tab order you can select here move up or move down rename. Field set as record field. And also card copy delete and any other items.
Modify form field properties Open the Properties dialog box using one of the following methods: To edit a single form field, double-click it or right-click it and choose Properties. To edit multiple form fields, select the fields that you want to edit, right-click one of the selected fields, and choose Properties.

See why our customers choose DocHub

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.
"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."
Pam Driscoll F
Teacher
A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.
"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."
Jiovany A
Small-Business
I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.
"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."
Victoria G
Small-Business

Security and compliance

At DocHub, your data security is our priority. We follow HIPAA, SOC2, GDPR, and other standards, so you can work on your documents with confidence.

Learn more
ccpa2
pci-dss
gdpr-compliance
hipaa
soc-compliance
be ready to get more

Edit and sign PDFfor free

Get started now