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September 16, 2019
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how to put fillable form into website to collect data after clicking submit by site visitors - DC

  • September 16, 2019
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Hi there,

 

I am new in using Acrobat forms, using Adobe Acrobat DC

 

I have a website and l want to put a form online which can be filled by each visitor then they click a button like ( Submit) to send the collected filled form data to an email 

 

If you can help please:

how can I add the above mentioned button inside the form which can be clicked to send the filled form (or it's data) to an email address.

 

I appreciate your help 

 

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2 replies

Eric Dumas
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 19, 2019

Hi, 

I understand.

There are 2 main techniques to send forms by email with Acrobat:

1- use the mailto option or similar scripting techniques but that means the users will need to use their own mail system to process the task

2- use the Distribute function in Acrobat, but it means you know the email address of all your recipients.

 

There is a third possibility if your webserver has the correct tools. Check with your service provider if they offer the appropriate technology to implement this option https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/acrobat/using/publishing-interactive-pdf-web-forms.html

 

Eric Dumas
Community Expert
Community Expert
September 16, 2019

Hi,

You can upload a pdf on your website. Visitor will need to click on a link (text, image, button) to open the pdf and fill it on the screen.

In Acrobat DC, when you edit your form, you can insert a button and set th eproposerties to email you the form (or just the data) back.

Explanations here: https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/acrobat/using/setting-action-buttons-pdf-forms.html

A nice video is available at https://youtu.be/PuOYHwhGeHI

 

Participant
September 18, 2019
Thanks a lot Mr. Eric_Dumas, I appreciate your reply, it highlighted some hidden areas. but still need help in the sending option, I want the form to be sent without using the customer email application , I want it to be sent after clicking the (Submit) button directly without opening the email software on the visitor machine, if you can help in this please