how do i use the space bar to tab to fillable fields in a pdf

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August 15, 2017
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I have a pdf with fillable fields in the form of a grid for Sudoku. I can use the tab key to get from field to field for filling in given numbers with no problem. I've seen another Sudoku grid that uses the SPACE BAR to tab to the fields, and it's a lot easier to use than using the Tab key. How can I set up my fillable pdf file to do this? I have an iMac desktop with OS Sierra operating system, and currently with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

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Correct answer try67

As the custom Keystroke script of your text fields enter this code:

if (event.change==" ") {event.rc=false; this.getField("Name of next field").setFocus();}

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As the custom Keystroke script of your text fields enter this code:

if (event.change==" ") {event.rc=false; this.getField("Name of next field").setFocus();}

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Hi. Thanks for your prompt response. I am fairly new to the iMac and have no idea how to do what you suggest. I am not well versed with Adobe either. I currently have the fillable Sudoku grid as a PDF saved to my desktop. Please "walk me thru" the step-by-step methodology for setting this up. Thanks so much.

Norman Cooper

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Did you add form fields to your PDF file? If so, what are the names of the first two fields?

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