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andiw28174564
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May 30, 2018
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Acrobat Pro DC - won't detect fields

  • May 30, 2018
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My older version of DC detected form fields really well. My new one won't do it. I have the "detect fields" in the "ON" position, but nothing happens. I'm working on a 160 page document with forms fields on most pages. Would really like to automate instead of creating hundreds of text fields by hand. HELP!!!

    Correct answer Adorobat

    Hi Andiw,

    As per the issue description mentioned above, Acrobat Pro DC not detecting form fields, is that correct?

    Please refer to the following forum threads which discuss the similar issue:

    Why are some form fields not recognized when I 'create a form' in Adobe X Standard? (PDF Forms)

    Acrobat not recognizing/creating form fields (text fields & check boxes) created in INDD CC

    Acrobat DC doesn't insert form fields automatically

    Thanks,

    Shivam

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    Jennifer32576069z7qm
    Participant
    September 27, 2023

    Is there really still not a solution to this?  What is the point of having a "prepare form" feature that won't auto detect potential fields.  It worked for years.  What happened?

     

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      nafets
      Participant
      July 1, 2024

      II have struggled with this and the solution is to add a space after the label and then continue with "Underscore lines" for the length of the desired field. Also, unless you want the line visible, change the color to white before creating the pdf.

      Adorobat
      AdorobatCorrect answer
      Participating Frequently
      May 31, 2018

      Hi Andiw,

      As per the issue description mentioned above, Acrobat Pro DC not detecting form fields, is that correct?

      Please refer to the following forum threads which discuss the similar issue:

      Why are some form fields not recognized when I 'create a form' in Adobe X Standard? (PDF Forms)

      Acrobat not recognizing/creating form fields (text fields & check boxes) created in INDD CC

      Acrobat DC doesn't insert form fields automatically

      Thanks,

      Shivam

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      Anonymous
      February 1, 2019

      The second problem hasn't been resolved and I am looking for a solution to the same issue.

      Thank you,

      Mark

        try67
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        try67Community Expert
        Community Expert
        February 1, 2019

        There's no real solution. You can't change the way the fields detection wizard works. If it works you're lucky; If it doesn't, you need to do it yourself. If the fields exist in consistent locations then it might be possible to automate the task of adding them using a script, at least partially.

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