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Dec 25, 2024 9:33 PM UTC
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Help with Duplicated PDF Form Fields Retaining Answers

I have a fillable PDF with multiple pages, and I duplicated some of the pages to expand the document. However, the duplicated form fields are linked, so when I fill in one field, the same answer appears across all duplicated pages.
 
Is there a way to duplicate pages but make the form fields independent without manually renaming each one? I’m working with a PDF that spans hundreds of pages, so I’m looking for the fastest and most efficient solution.
 
Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! 

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try67
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Dec 25, 2024 9:52 PM UTC

Yes, but converting the page to a Template object, which will allow you to spawn new copies of it, with unique field names. Doing so requires some knowledge of scripting, though.

 

If you're interested, I've developed a (paid-for) tool that will allow you to do it very easily and quickly, without having to write any code. You can find it here: https://www.try67.com/tool/acrobat-duplicate-pages-of-a-pdf-file-including-form-fields

 

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Participating Frequently
Jan 19, 2025 11:13 AM UTC

Is there a free way to do this? I am also creating a nearly 1,000 page ebook and have had the same issue. It is quite frustrating and I would think that with a Adobe Acrobat Pro account, this could be simpler.

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Nesa Nurani
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Community Expert
Jan 19, 2025 12:24 PM UTC

Using script is free, search forum for spawn template there are lots of examples with scripts.

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