# ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms

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#### Post date: [11 February 2025 09:25 UTC](https://community.onlyoffice.com/t/onlyoffice-connector-v3-0-0-for-liferay-edit-pdf-files-and-create-fillable-pdf-forms/12941/1 "2025-02-11T09:25:58Z")

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Originally published at: [ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms | ONLYOFFICE Blog](https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2025/02/onlyoffice-connector-v3-0-0-for-liferay/)

A new version of the official ONLYOFFICE connector for Liferay is already available. With the updated integration app, you can edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms right within your Liferay platform. Read this article to find out more about these features and other improvements.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/11114531/Liferay-3.0.png)

## Open, edit and collaborate on PDF files

The latest version of the [ONLYOFFICE connector for Liferay](https://www.onlyoffice.com/office-for-liferay.aspx?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0) comes with the ability to edit PDF files allowing you to use the full range of tools and features provided by [ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor](https://www.onlyoffice.com/pdf-editor.aspx?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0):

- Switching between **Commenting** and **Editing** modes;
- Editing the existing text and adding new text boxes;
- Inserting objects, like shapes, tables, images, hyperlinks and TextArt;
- Adding, rotating and deleting PDF pages;
- Leaving comments and text callouts;
- Drawing on PDF pages.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zXhjjsvy_e4?si=kPmATI9C1A3Z1BVw

To access all PDF editing features in your Liferay platform, you need to open a PDF file via the **Edit with ONLYOFFICE** option and click the **Edit PDF** button on the top toolbar because the **Commenting** mode is on by default. Alternatively, the **Editing** mode can be enabled in the upper right corner of the interface.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04121113/Edit-PDF-in-Liferay.png)

Another useful improvement for PDF files is collaborative editing. What this means is that several Liferay users can collaboratively edit the same PDF file switching between **Fast** or **Strict** co-editing modes. Read [this guide](https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2024/10/collaborative-pdf-editing-in-onlyoffice-101?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0) to learn how to co-author PDFs using ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor.

## Create, edit and collaborate on PDF forms

Apart from regular PDF files, version 3.0.0 also allows Liferay users to work on fillable PDF forms. For example, they can create new forms from scratch and edit their contents by choosing from various field types, such as text boxes, drop-down lists, radio buttons, complex fields, images, [signatures](https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2024/11/how-to-make-a-signature-in-pdf-forms?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0) and more.

When you open a PDF form or create one, you will see the **Forms** tab with all available field types and other options.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04121431/PDF-form-in-Liferay.png)

To create a new PDF form in Liferay, click the **New** button in the **Documents and Media** section and select the **Create with ONLYOFFICE** option. After that, choose PDF form as the desired file type, enter a file name, add a description if you want and click **Save**. If done correctly, [ONLYOFFICE Form Creator](https://www.onlyoffice.com/form-creator.aspx?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0) will open in the same tab.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04121540/Create-PDF-form-in-Liferay.png)

Moreover, the updated ONLYOFFICE integration app lets you co-edit PDF forms with other Liferay users in real time. If you want to learn more about this, please take a look at [this detailed guide](https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2024/10/how-to-co-edit-pdf-forms-in-onlyoffice?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0).

## Preview files available for viewing

Previously, the ONLYOFFICE connector for Liferay made it possible to preview only editable file formats, like DOCX, XLSX and PPTX. With the latest update, this feature has become more useful allowing you to preview files that are available for viewing.

To open a file preview, just click a file’s name in the **Documents and Media** section.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04122019/File-preview-in-Liferay.png)

Please note that the preview feature works if you enable the corresponding option in the configuration of the ONLYOFFICE connector. Go to **Control Panel** -\> **Configuration** -\> **System Settings**. In the **Platform** section, choose the **Connectors** category and select **ONLYOFFICE**. Tick the **Enable ONLYOFFICE Web Preview** option and click **Update**. That’s it. Now you can preview any files including those available for viewing only.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04121948/Web-Preview-settings.png)

## Drop users from editing when cancelling a checkout

Another improvement in version 3.0.0 is the ability to discard any edits and drop Liferay users from editing a file if you click the **Cancel checkout** option. When you activate this option, the current editing session will be interrupted, and no changes will be saved. In this case, all users who are editing the file will be dropped from editing. This operation can be done by the file owner or Liferay admins.

![ONLYOFFICE connector v3.0.0 for Liferay: edit PDF files and create fillable PDF forms](https://static-blog.onlyoffice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04122143/Cancel-checkout.png)

## Other improvements in version 3.0.0

The updated ONLYOFFICE connector for Liferay also comes with the following improvements:

- Default empty template;
- [Shardkey parameter](https://api.onlyoffice.com/docs/docs-api/get-started/how-it-works/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0#shard-key);
- Migration to [JavaScript SDK](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/docs-integration-sdk-java);
- Default JWT token lifetime is 5 minutes;
- And more.

Please refer to the full changelog of version 3.0.0 on [GitHub](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/onlyoffice-liferay/releases/tag/v3.0.0).

## Get the updated ONLYOFFICE connector for Liferay

Get the latest version of the ONLYOFFICE integration app from GitHub and easily create, edit and collaborate on PDF forms and files within your Liferay platform:

[GET CONNECTOR](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/onlyoffice-liferay)

### Useful links

[ONLYOFFICE for Liferay](https://www.onlyoffice.com/office-for-liferay.aspx?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0)

[ONLYOFFICE integration app for Liferay on GitHub](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/onlyoffice-liferay)

[Version 3.0.0: full changelog](https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE/onlyoffice-liferay/releases/tag/v3.0.0)

ONLYOFFICE and Liferay integration: [Help Center](https://helpcenter.onlyoffice.com/integration/liferay.aspx?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0)

[All ONLYOFFICE Docs connectors](https://www.onlyoffice.com/all-connectors.aspx?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=liferay_connector_v3.0.0)