FAQ

Is iText Java library free of charge or are there any fees to be paid?

Are iText Java libraries to generate PDF documents free, or do we have to pay for them?

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Can I bundle iText with my non-commercial software?

I'm trying to create a java based plugin for an IDE (non eclipse),
for which I need PDF generation.

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How to put text above a barcode instead of under the bars?

How do I produce barcodes with text above instead of below?

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Why does iText enter a cross symbol when CheckType style is check mark?

When filling in a PDF programmatically, how can I show check marks instead of cross checks?

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What is the difference between getPageLabels and getPageLabelFormats?

Under what circumstances could two calls return arrays of different lengths?

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How to add an image and text to the same cell?

I am generating bar codes in a table. Now I want to insert the student code under the bar code label. How can I do this?

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How to set the line width of a clipping path?

How do I change the size of my clipping path?

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How to get rid of the top padding in a PdfPCell?

I'm creating labels (as in Avery labels) using tables.
Positioning of label elements requires some very tight tolerances in order to fit everything on the label.

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How to change the icon of a push button field?

I am currently trying to fill out a predefined Form with itextsharp while adding an image. How can I do this?

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How to keep specific words together on one line?

I want to make sure that firstname and lastname aren't split by a newline. When a phone number contains space characters, I don't want any newline to occur within the phone number.

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