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NSceggell
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July 22, 2021
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Delete form field across multiple files

  • July 22, 2021
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I have 11 fields (field names below) that I need to delete out of 500+ PDFs. I found a java script to clear a single line from a single file but am having trouble doing it in "bulk". 

 

I am sure there is a way to combine these into one script that handles all the variables and run it across all 500 PDFs in a single clip. 

 

Can anyone offer me a little guidance on this? I am stuck! 

 

FT
MILE
EA
OUNCE
2Person
Fogging
TotalStorage
Canvas in Boat
Winter Work 1
Winter Work 2
Winterized 1
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Correct answer try67

If you have Acrobat Pro you can do it using the Action Wizard and a simple script, like this:

 

this.removeField("FT");

this.removeField("MILE");

etc.

 

Don't forget to add a save command after the command that executes this script, though.

Then run the Action on your files.

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try67
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try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
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July 22, 2021

If you have Acrobat Pro you can do it using the Action Wizard and a simple script, like this:

 

this.removeField("FT");

this.removeField("MILE");

etc.

 

Don't forget to add a save command after the command that executes this script, though.

Then run the Action on your files.

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    NSceggellAuthor
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    July 22, 2021

    Awesome... I got that all set now when I run the action it forces the java script up and i have to click OK for each file.... does anyone know a way to bypass needing to click OK on the java script menu when running the action on multiple files? 

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    NSceggellAuthor
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    July 22, 2021

    Got it! I just missed the "prompt user" check box! 

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