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Inspiring
Nov 21, 2025 2:41 PM UTC
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Adobe Indesign 2026 Form button height extending a lot across the top of the button in Acrobat

Hi all,

 

Has anyone noticed a problem with form buttons in the new Indesign 26 when exported to Acrobat the buton have a good 5 mm rebate at the top. I have attached two versions of the pdf. If you click the Prepare Form of Acrobat you will the difference. The problem is that the button is now block the use of checkboxes on a dynamic form. 

BobLevine
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Nov 21, 2025 5:18 PM UTC

Known issue opening older files. I think the 21.0.1 update fixes this but if not, export the file to IDML and open that.

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BobLevine
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Nov 21, 2025 5:18 PM UTC

Known issue opening older files. I think the 21.0.1 update fixes this but if not, export the file to IDML and open that.

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Dec 17, 2025 1:53 AM UTC

Thanks for the idea of exporting the file to IDML BobLevine,

Both InDesign v21.0.2 and v20.5.1 have issues when exporting to form. It does not follow the Set Tab Order, and both the radio button & Check Box become much taller when exported to PDF. Exporting the InDesign file to IDML, then using the IDML file to export PDF seem to fit these issues.

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Eric Dumas
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Nov 21, 2025 2:49 PM UTC

Hi,

I feel like I am missing something. It looks ok to me

Can you confirm the Operating System you are using and the app you are opening the pdf from?

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Inspiring
Nov 21, 2025 2:55 PM UTC

Open the pdfs in acrobat DC pro. 

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