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July 15, 2025
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calculations

Hi everyone,

I'm working on a PDF form where multiple fields depend on calculations from others. The problem I'm running into is that some fields don’t update immediately or seem to calculate in the wrong order, causing delays or incorrect intermediate values.

Nesa Nurani
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Community Expert
July 15, 2025

To change field calculation order in old acrobat:
Select 'Prepare form' tool, click 'More' then 'Set field calculation order'.

In new Acrobat:
Select 'Prepare form' tool, click on the 3 dots (the ones where say 'fields') and select 'Set field calculation order'.

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Nesa Nurani
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Community Expert
July 15, 2025

Check field calculation order.

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blazbAuthor
Inspiring
July 15, 2025

Where do I find that?

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Nesa Nurani
Community Expert
Nesa NuraniCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
July 15, 2025

To change field calculation order in old acrobat:
Select 'Prepare form' tool, click 'More' then 'Set field calculation order'.

In new Acrobat:
Select 'Prepare form' tool, click on the 3 dots (the ones where say 'fields') and select 'Set field calculation order'.

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