PDF Forms Pros & Cons

• Pros

  • Reader is free

  • Forms are accessible when done correctly

  • Similar support of assistive technology as HTML

  • Can email and/or print data

• Cons

  • Requires users to install PDF reader on their computer

  • Can’t save filled out form data without Acrobat Pro

  • Must be generated by a source document (Word, InDesign, etc.); changes can be time-consuming