Use my own pdf form as a template

Can I use my own pdf form as a template? I want to add a dropdown list in my form.
Thanks.

Hi;
FormsCentral does not enable you to edit a PDF - there is an "Import PDF" feature that allows you to use an existing PDF form and import it into FormsCentral to collect and manage responses, but it does not allow you to edit and does not provide a "web" version of the form.
Here is a tutorial on that feature: http://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-2654
You could use Adobe Acrobat XI to edit your PDF adding a drop down list.
Thanks,
Josh

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