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Creating a fillable PDF form from an existing document is a straightforward process with Adobe's tools. This guide will walk you through each step, ensuring you can successfully convert both paper and digital forms into interactive fillable PDFs.

Follow the steps to create your fillable PDF form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the editing interface.
2. In the editor, locate the Tools pane at the top right and select it to reveal additional options.
3. Open the Forms panel and click on Create to begin the conversion process.
4. Choose 'Existing Document' and click Next to proceed.
5. Select the preferred option to utilize the current document or browse to another file and click Continue.
6. If you are scanning a paper form, click Continue, select your scanner, choose a color mode, and follow the scanner's instructions to convert the form.
7. After scanning, Acrobat will prompt you about completing the scan. Respond accordingly for additional scanning if needed.
8. Once the document is analyzed, a list of interactive form fields will appear in the Fields panel. Ensure field names are unique and descriptive by double-clicking each to rename them in the General tab.
9. To make any adjustments, select a field and click Edit Fields in the Tasks panel; you can also add new fields as necessary.
10. Click on Preview at the top of the Forms Editing toolbar to view the form as recipients will see it and to test its functionality. Return to editing by clicking Edit.
11. When done, click the Close Form Editing button at the top right in Acrobat, and save your newly created PDF form.

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