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Usha Kumari
Answer by Usha Kumari

In Foxit Reader 11, you can enlarge the font when printing 2 pages on 1 by selecting the "Multiple pages per sheet" option in the Print dialog box and then adjusting the "Scale" option to enlarge the font size.

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Question by Chris
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January 8, 2022

I have noticed that when I go to text field properties and then to action there is a choice to add something. When I click on it, a window appears with Java script edition. What is that supposed to be doing? Can I program the document to do stuff?

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Answer by Rohit sharma 18445276

Java can be used to write various commands in the Foxit app. Here are a few examples:


Reading and writing PDF files: You can use Java to write commands that read and write PDF files in the Foxit app. For example, you can write code to open a PDF file, extract text, add annotations, or even create a new PDF file.


Manipulating PDF forms: If your PDF document contains interactive forms, you can use Java to write commands that manipulate these forms in the Foxit app. For example, you can use Java to fill in form fields, validate user input, or extract data from forms.


Digital signatures: If you need to add digital signatures to your PDF documents, you can use Java to write commands that sign and verify digital signatures in the Foxit app.


Customizing the user interface: If you want to customize the user interface of the Foxit app, you can use Java to write commands that create custom toolbars, menus, or dialog boxes.


Automation: If you need to automate repetitive tasks in the Foxit app, you can use Java to write scripts that automate these tasks. For example, you can write a script that searches for specific text in a PDF document and highlights all occurrences.


Note that the specific commands you can write with Java in the Foxit app depend on the Foxit app's API and your programming skills. You may need to refer to the Foxit app's documentation and API reference to learn how to write the specific commands you need.
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Question by Ria Van Rensburg
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July 19, 2021
Pooja Bajaj
Answer by Pooja Bajaj

Yes, you can use Foxit Reader to go paperless. Foxit Reader is a software program that allows you to view, edit, and create PDF files, which can help minimize the need for printed documents and facilitate a paperless workflow.

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Question by O.K.
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September 14, 2011

PDF document opened in Foxit Reader can't be modified by other PDF tools because it is locked by Foxit Reader. How can I use this feature? What is required to setup? I'm generating PDF document by ant script and I would like to use this feature.

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Answer by Julia Bocchetta

Although this feature is mentioned, it isn't working all the time because different application work different and sometimes they need exclusive access to the file that is going to be edited.

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Question by Guest
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July 29, 2015
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Answer by Alex Urbach

No, by default the application doesn’t allow you to delete pages, but there is a trick. Open the PDF file (let’s say with 4 pages). Then go to Print and choose FoxIt Reader Printer. Select the pages box and enter the pages in your PDF. If you want to delete a page, simply left it out. To delete page 4, for example, enter 1-3. A new PDF will be generated only with the mentioned pages.

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Question by Guest
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July 29, 2015

I work on a public computer, but I don't want my files edited. Can I lock it with password?

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Answer by Robert Polubinski

Foxit Reader can't protect your PDF files with a password. You will need another product, one that's capable of editing various PDF functions and attributes. For this procedure, you can use Foxit PhantomPDF. This is an all around PDF editor that's capable of modifying various PDF settings that you normally can't with the Reader version.


Access the website to download a trial, then use the Security from the menu ribbons to assign a password to your PDF file.


Official website: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf-editor/#protect-sign

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Question by Guest
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July 29, 2015

Those ads are annoying. Do I need to use some ad blocking software, or can they be turned off?

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Answer by Alex Urbach

No, you don’t need ad blocking software, instead use the options provided by the application. To block the ads permanently, go to the Preferences menu then click on General and then unckeck Show Advertisment under the Application Startup. Restart the application and ads will disappear permanently.

Slava20
Question by Slava20
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February 20, 2013

I want to read and print my PDF files directly from Firefox browser. Does Foxit Reader provide such an option?

kolappan
Answer by kolappan

You can install an add on for pdf reader from the firefox website itself.

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Question by Guest
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July 29, 2015

I heard that it can generate new PDF instead of printing the ones you select. How to do it?

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Answer by Alex Urbach

Yes, Foxit Reader can generate PDF files directly from its interface. To create a PDF, open the application, then go to Home tab. On the right area you’ll see a Create section. From that location you will have the possibility to create PDF files using different sources like: From File, From Scanner, Blank, From Clipboard. Each of these functions will create a PDF file that’s ready to be modified and customized as you want.

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Question by Syed Anas Sohail
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April 3, 2016

How can I copy bookmarks or replace all the pages from one document to another in a PDF file using Foxit Reader?

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Answer by Sean Hill

You can't do that since Foxit Reader is practically a viewer application. It allows you to to view PDF files with minimum features. To modify the PDF, another application is required. The Foxit developers have another software called: PhantomPDF Standard 7. It's not free, but this has the power and features available for editing.


You can get an overview visiting their website: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf-editor/

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