Generate PDF documents from a template

We need a solution for the following scenario soon.
We need to create documents off of a template. The template is a pdf document with place holders in the text
For example: Assuming that the following is the text in the template I am talking about
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, $FIRSTNAME consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed risus orci, consectetur at malesuada euismod, $LASTNAME hendrerit ut turpis. Donec ullamcorper egestas condimentum. Ut eu nisi lacus.
We will create documents off of the above template by replacing $FIRSTNAME and $LASTNAME. The text needs to adjust as needed. In short, we don't want to use fixed fields for the text to be replaced.
Can this be done? How?

You will need to use form fields. You may be able to use adjustible size form fields in Designer. You might try to ask in the Designer forum for help.

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