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MrSa1ter
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November 17, 2016
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How do I create grey replaceable text in a text frame?

  • November 17, 2016
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I am creating a PDF form in InDesign CC (2017) and have some text frames that I would like to place grey text that says things like 'Name', 'Job Title' etc which will be replaced when the answers are typed in.

I have looked through the forums and InDesign unable to find anything. Any help would be grand!

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Correct answer vladan saveljic

in acrobat pro select the frame, then right click and choose properties

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vladan saveljic
vladan saveljicCorrect answer
Inspiring
November 17, 2016

in acrobat pro select the frame, then right click and choose properties

    Geоrge
    Geоrge
    Legend
    November 17, 2016

    var message = 'Job title'

    if (event.value == '') {

    event.target.display = display.noPrint

    event.value = message

    } else {

    event.terge.display = display.visible

    }

    _______

    this is for not retype. Oscar you not added text

    But text is still not grey. Can you add code for do this text in grey color please?

    MrSa1ter​

    As you understand - you can't do this in InDesign, but you can do in Acrobat.

    Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner
    vladan saveljic
    vladan saveljic
    Inspiring
    November 17, 2016

    text in grey:

    select the frame, then right click and choose properties and choose the value of black

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