In most cases, Adobe PDF files contain static data, not intended for other users to edit. PDF forms, however, can have editable text boxes, allowing you to fill out the form without having to print it ...

Most companies today use e-forms in some way or the other, ranging from the simple contact form with fields where customers can leave their e-mail address and a message, to complex multi-page forms ...

One benefit of collecting your business data with PDF forms is security -- unlike Excel or HTML forms, for example, PDF forms are harder to alter, as you need a special program with PDF editing ...