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j�rgen_9958
January 7, 2026
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Importing data from excel to a fillable PDF form

  • January 7, 2026
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I would very much like to import data from excel til a pdf form. Running on Acrobat pro, Acrobat EDU, version 2025.00120997, 64 Bit.

 

I cannot find an "Import" button anywhere.

 

Is it possible at all??

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PDF Automation Station
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PDF Automation StationCommunity Expert
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January 7, 2026

One way is to use the importTextData method:

  • Make sure the Excel column headings match the PDF field names exactly (including case sensitivity)
  • Save the Excel file as file type:  Text - Tab delimited
  • Run the following script in the console:  this.importTextData()

You will have to browse your hard drive for the text file then select the row you want to import.  If you want to do it silently you will have to add parameters like cPath and nRow to the method.  If you want the trigger to be other than the console (with silent import), you will have to create a trusted function.

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j�rgen_9958Author
January 7, 2026

Ok, Thanks ..... regrettably, I have no idea how you do that - I had hjoped there was an in-build function where one could do it ... (I have absolutely no idea how to run a script, or know what the "console" is.... 😞

Nesa Nurani
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Nesa NuraniCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 7, 2026

You can do it without script, as described by @PDF Automation Station after you saved file as tab delimited text, in PDF select 'Prepare form' tool, click on 'More' then 'Import data' and select *txt file.

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