Formatting CVs in InDesign

I am formatting a friend's CV in InDesign but not quite sure how to do it so he can later on update and change the content if he doesn't have access to the program. Would it make sense to create an interactive PDF so he can just fill in the text fields?

Hi Hithereimdonna ,
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You can post this query on the Indesign Forums so that the experts reply you . Use the link mentioned below inorder to do so -
http://forums.adobe.com/community/indesign
Let us know if that helps !
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Garima

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