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August 12, 2026
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I need a fillable form to not have any data in the calculation fields before starting the form.

I am creating a fillable form that has several calculations in it. Some are simple calculations of sum = adding the column, where others are custom calculations. 

As it sits now, the blank form has ‘0’s’ in all of the fields with calculations. How do I keep all of the fields blank? The form needs to be printed blank for the one who still use paper copies. 

 

Thanks in advance

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    Bernd Alheit
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 12, 2026

    With a script you can avoid the 0 in a calculated field. 

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    dougp300Author
    Participating Frequently
    August 13, 2026

    I understand that part...what does the script look like is my problem? 

     

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    Bernd Alheit
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 14, 2026

    At validation of the calculated field use this:

    if (event.value == 0) event.value = "";

     

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