How do I fill in a "fillable" pdf form using my Windows 8.1 laptop?

Obviously I'm not Adobe savvy.  I downloaded a fillable application and saved it  into the Adobe Reader file on my computer (that was the only option to save a .pdf).  What do I have to do in order to enter my data, e-sign it, and e-mail it back?  I opened the file, but am unable to click into any part of the form.  Some of it has boxes and drop-down boxes, but I cannot access them.  This is for my employer and I am feeling very foolish and inadequate right now.  Please help!  Thank you.

Start Adobe Reader first.
Then use Open from the File menu to open this file.
If there isn't a file menu let us know.
If there was a file menu, but you can't type it probably isn't fillable.

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