convert text-field into form-field

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May 4, 2018
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hi all!

I want to create a form/template out of an existing .pdf with editable text fields.

Is there a way that text fields can automatically be transformed into form-fields so that it can be recognized when choosing the form-function under tools or do I have to create the form field by field on my own?

Many thanks,

Markus

Correct answer gkaiseril

Just because there is an entry for a position on the PDF that is a form field on the paper form does not make it a form field on a PDF.

You need to open the Too "Prepare Form" to create a PDF form or PDF form template with form fields. There have been many tutorials on how to create PDF forms. It would be in your best interest to review some of these and then come back with more specific questions. Templates within the reference of PDF forms is a very special type of form page that can be hidden and used to create new pages of form page within an open PDF form.

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gkaiserilCorrect answer

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Just because there is an entry for a position on the PDF that is a form field on the paper form does not make it a form field on a PDF.

You need to open the Too "Prepare Form" to create a PDF form or PDF form template with form fields. There have been many tutorials on how to create PDF forms. It would be in your best interest to review some of these and then come back with more specific questions. Templates within the reference of PDF forms is a very special type of form page that can be hidden and used to create new pages of form page within an open PDF form.

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markusm78517073Author

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Thank you gkaiseril for answering that quick!
Not sure though if I got everything you've said.

How to create a form in general that I'm aware of. I just wanted to save some time and ideally have a function that transforms text (of the file attached respectively the pdf in the link:

https://mmoser.wetransfer.com/downloads/1dda605999cda4181a5beee0fd71c86c20180504225009/974f5f5605136d5cafc195a95fd08bc920180504225009/521374

into form fields. Otherwise I would have to built everything from scratch again and if there is a way I can just transform that into a form and all good. Does that make sense?

Aim is that someone that has no Acrobat Pro can open the form and change the dishes of the menu everytime s/he opens it. So yes, it's more like a template that I would love not to built from scratch but use the existing text fields.

Many thanks,

Markus

try67

Community Expert

Text fields are form fields...

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markusm78517073Author

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Thank you try67 for your answer.

I know what you mean but don't know if I made my point clear: I'm trying to find a way to make a template out of the this file:
https://mmoser.wetransfer.com/downloads/1dda605999cda4181a5beee0fd71c86c20180504225009/974f5f5605136d5cafc195a95fd08bc920180504225009/521374
so that I don't have to built all the fields as form fields from scratch. Ideally I somehow can transform that into a form and save it as a form so that a person without Acrobat Pro can open the file and change the dishes on the menu easily. Does that make sense?

Thx and BR, Markus