Quick Tip: How to create a fillable PDF form | Acrobat X Tips & Tricks | Adobe TV

This quick tip explains the steps and some of the terms you'll encounter when you create a fillable PDF form using an existing PDF document in Acrobat X Std. or Pro.
http://adobe.ly/GJAUgk

Hi, can you please let me know which version of Adobe you used in this tutorial?
I have the Adobe Reader XI - is there a similar tutorial for this version?
Thank you.

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