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April 25, 2019
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Is the JavaScript used for html web designing the same as Adobe Acrobat

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Can I learn JavaScript for HTML and use it to customize forms in Adobe Acrobat?

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Correct answer Thom Parker

Yes and no.  Core JavaScript is the same everywhere. But JavaScript integrated into a particular application has it's own DOM (document object modes) and event model. Leaning Core JavaScript is leaning the language (and programming) basics. But to use JavaScript you have to learn the DOM and event model for the particular application.

For Acrobat you'll find all you need to know at these links:

Acrobat DC SDK Documentation

pdfscripting.com

These videos will explain more:

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April 25, 2019

Yes and no.  Core JavaScript is the same everywhere. But JavaScript integrated into a particular application has it's own DOM (document object modes) and event model. Leaning Core JavaScript is leaning the language (and programming) basics. But to use JavaScript you have to learn the DOM and event model for the particular application.

For Acrobat you'll find all you need to know at these links:

Acrobat DC SDK Documentation

pdfscripting.com

These videos will explain more:

Free Video Content & Full Listing of Available Videos

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
vaaniNAuthor
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April 25, 2019

Thank you, Mark.  The information is very useful.