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September 7, 2018
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Can you create a dynamic list box in Acrobat Pro? I am trying to create an interactive form for my customers to update their account information. I want to make it so only the data fields open up for the categories they select (name, billing address,

  • September 7, 2018
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Here is what I want to be available when the click the selection(s). List selections in bold

Company Name

     -Name

     -DBA

Billing Address

     -Street Address

     -City

     -State

     -Zip

     -County

     -Phone  

     -Fax

     -Contact Name

     -Email

Shipping Address

     -Street Address

     -City

     -State

     -Zip

     -County

     -Phone   

     -Fax

     -Contact Name

     -Email

Legal Structure

     -Sole Proprietorship

     -Partnership

     -Government

     -Trust/Estate

     -S Corp

     -C Corp

     -LP

     -LLC

     -LLP

Type of Practice

     -Veterinarian

     -Shelter

     -Military

     -Government

     -University

     -Other

Sales Tax Exemption

     -Exempt

     -Taxable

Financial Responsibility

     -Name

     -Company

     -Street Address

     -City

     -State

     -Zip

     -County

     -Phone   

     -Fax

     -Email

Veterinarian Information

     -Name

     -License #

     -Expiration

     -State of license

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Correct answer Thom Parker

Yes, you can dynamically change the items in a list with JavaScript, and you can change other fields with a list selection.

Here are some articles that discuss the topic.

https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/list_and_combo_in_lc

https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/change_another_field

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/List-Field-Usage-and-Handling.cfm

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Thom Parker
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Thom ParkerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 7, 2018

Yes, you can dynamically change the items in a list with JavaScript, and you can change other fields with a list selection.

Here are some articles that discuss the topic.

https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/list_and_combo_in_lc

https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/change_another_field

https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/List-Field-Usage-and-Handling.cfm

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often