Why can't I fill in a PDF document? Document properties say it is allowed

I have just upgraded to Adobe Reader 9.5.1. Using MiniMac OS 10.4.11, Firefox 3.6.28.  I cannot fill in a PDF Document even though the Document Properties indicate it is allowed.

In a nutshell, just because security properties say that filling of form fields is allowed, that does not mean that the creator of the file has actually added those fields.
Normally if the form is fillable, you would get a notification bar at the top of the Reader window. It is possible you have that option turned off so select the hand tool and mouse over a field that you think should be fillable. If the hand turns into an i-beam, click in the filed and start typing. If it doesn't, it's not fillable.

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