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November 26, 2024
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Need a printable version of Adobe Form

  • November 26, 2024
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I have created an Adobe form for use by our office to pre-send to prospective clients electronically prior to their appointment.  However, sometimes either the client doesn't pre-complete the form or we have a walk-in.  In those instances, I need to be able to print the form so that it can be filled in by hand.  Is it possible to have the form fields visible (preferably with just a basic line) such that they will show when printed?  I really don't want to have a separate form.

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Thom Parker
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 26, 2024

What does you're current form look like. Please post a screenshot. 

 

Most forms are designed so that the fill in areas are obvious without the form field objects being visible. Perhaps you can redesign your form. 

To help you with this, it would be helpful for us to see the current design. 

 

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
PDF Automation Station
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 26, 2024

You could set the field fill to a light grey.  If you don't want it on fields that have been filled out already you could enter this calculation script in each field:

if(event.value)

{event.target.fillColor=color.transparent}

else

{event.target.fillColor=color.ltGray}