Auto detection of radio buttons

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December 16, 2024
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I'm in the process of updating a form that uses extensive radio buttons, and for the life of me can't seem to get Acrobat to auto-detect them. Is there any way to do this?

I'll also add that I'm open to any tools that make it possible to tag field types when creating a document. I'm using Google Docs at the moment for this, but am certainly not wedded to it if there's a better option.

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try67

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One option is to use a character that can be picked up using a script, such as a Wingdings symbol, and then place the field over it.

I've developed a (paid-for) tool that does just that, and it can even group the fields, if they are perfectly aligned. You can find it here: https://www.try67.com/tool/acrobat-reader-convert-wingdings-characters-to-check-boxes-or-radio-buttons

PDF Automation Station

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Auto detect is extremely imperfect, especially for radio buttons. I created a (paid for) tool that automatically creates mutually exclusive check box or radio button groups. You would have to move them into place:

https://www.pdfautomationstation.com/products/item14.cfm

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