Improve PDF Form Completion in Firefox with Easy Access to Tick and Cross Symbols

[AndrewWinton]

Category: Desktop, PDF Viewer

Idea:
As an end user, one of my key needs is the ability to read, fill out, and save PDF documents in Firefox for future reference. While adding text to PDF forms is straightforward, there's a common feature in many PDF forms that could be greatly improved: checkboxes.

Currently, when completing PDF forms, users often encounter checkboxes that need to be marked with a tick (✔) or cross (✘). However, these symbols are not easily accessible in the Firefox PDF viewer. To enhance usability and streamline form completion, I propose introducing a simple dropdown or toolbar option that includes these commonly used symbols.

Proposed Solution:

Add a feature to the Firefox PDF viewer that provides quick access to tick (✔, Unicode: U+2714) and cross (✘, Unicode: U+2718) symbols.
This feature could be implemented as part of the text annotation or form-filling tools, making it intuitive and readily available.
Include the option to insert these symbols directly into checkboxes or any other relevant areas of a PDF form.

Benefits:

Significantly improves the user experience for completing PDF forms in Firefox.
Saves time and effort by eliminating the need to copy and paste these symbols from external sources.
Encourages users to rely on Firefox as a comprehensive PDF viewer and editor.

This small addition would make a big difference for users like me who frequently fill out and save forms using the Firefox PDF viewer. Thank you for considering this idea, and I hope it aligns with your commitment to creating user-friendly and accessible tools.

[Jon]

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