Typewriter function

I have templates saved. When i edit using the typewriter function and add a stamp signature some users I e-mail to cannot see changes. I know I can print to to pdf and save but is there another way?

Anyone know? I need to purchase soon but if is is also a feature of Standard that would save me a little.
Thanks

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  • G'day, i am trying to type into an adobe document using the typewriter function. However everytime after i type the text vanishes. It is almost as if the text is white and vanishes into the background. However this is not the case as the works are not vis

    G'day,
    I need some help, i am trying to type into an adobe document using the typewriter function.
    However every time after i type the text vanishes. It is almost as if the text is white and vanishes into the background.
    This is not the case as the works are not visible regardless of the background color.
    The text box remains available and can be edited if clicked on, also if i double click on it the typed words become visible and editable, however once i close the box i cannot see them on the screen.
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    Thanks 
    Tiernan

    Hi Sara,
    See response to your questions below:
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    A.     All of them
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    A.     Using Acrobat 10.0\Acrobat on Windows
    3.     If you look at the text properties on the Tools panel (under Format), what color is the text swatch?
    A.     Test swatch for the text is black
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    A.     Nothing.
    I look forward to hearing back from you.

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    Message was edited by: PASmallwood

  • Where to look for typewriter function in Adobe Acrobat Prof Version 7

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    Now we finally know it: it is Adobe Customer Service that makes people post product questions here in this 'Forum comments' forum!

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