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RayEven
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November 27, 2018
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Adding Check Boxes to PDF

  • November 27, 2018
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Hi. I have a form that I want to make fillable. It is a questionnaire with yes no questions where the client checks a check box. Is there a way to have adobe recognize the check boxes to add in check boxes like it does to fillable text lines? We have a couple hundred to send and they are each personalized to the client and I am just looking for a way to not have to add 30 check boxes individually to each form that is being sent. Thanks!

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Correct answer try67

There's no built-in tool that allows you to do it. The options are to use a script to create the fields, rely on the fields detection wizard or manually create the fields.

Edit: fixed a typo

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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November 27, 2018

It's tricky, but if you use the Wingdings font for the check-boxes then it's possible to use a script to identify them and then add the form fields on top of them.

I've actually developed a (paid-for) tool that does just that. You can find it here: Custom-made Adobe Scripts: Acrobat/Reader -- Convert Wingdings To Fields

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RayEvenAuthor
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November 27, 2018

Thanks but our company won't allow the purchase of a custom made tool. I just need to know how to configure it myself. 

try67
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try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
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November 27, 2018

There's no built-in tool that allows you to do it. The options are to use a script to create the fields, rely on the fields detection wizard or manually create the fields.

Edit: fixed a typo

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