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sharonk68466612
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Nov 6, 2018 10:30 AM UTC
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Is there a way to create a PDF form which retains text in form fields which remains editable?

I have a PDF created by someone else and don't have the source file. I want to create an editable PDF with form fields, some of which need to retain existing text in the form fields - but which the client can then edit if necessary. I'm sure there is a way to create a form with retained text in form fields but can't seem to find it !! Any help gratefully received 🙂

sharonk68466612
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Nov 6, 2018 10:58 AM UTC

Doh - super blonde moment and obviously not enough coffee this morning!!

I wanted to use existing text as form field but it wasn't being detected - so had to edit it out and then paste back in

Thanks

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Participant
Oct 19, 2024 12:25 AM UTC

also need help with that

 

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AnandSri
Legend
Jan 9, 2025 5:22 PM UTC

Hi,

 

I hope you're doing well, and we apologize for the delayed response and the trouble.

 

Could you please share more details about the issue you are facing? We're here to help, just need more info.

 

You can also see these articles on PDF forms and form fields: https://adobe.ly/4hahwfQ

https://adobe.ly/40pY6Ou

 

I hope this helps.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.

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try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
Nov 6, 2018 10:35 AM UTC

Form fields are meant to retain their values, unless you edit them or clear the form... That's the whole point of using them.

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sharonk68466612
sharonk68466612AuthorCorrect answer
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Nov 6, 2018 10:58 AM UTC

Doh - super blonde moment and obviously not enough coffee this morning!!

I wanted to use existing text as form field but it wasn't being detected - so had to edit it out and then paste back in

Thanks

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