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PDF file with form fields filled, can this be saved with clear background?

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
November 8, 2020
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Hi There,
I am wondering if there is a way to save the PDF so the blue backgrounds in the form fields dont appear to users on other computers? OR after filling out the form, is there a way easily re-save it so the fields are no longer editable and do not have the blue background?

I know I can change the setting for my own computer so the highlights are clear, but it's not mine that matters.

Appreciate any help!
Thanks!

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JR Boulay

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I am using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2020.13.20064 on Windows 10 too…

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ls_rbls

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Now that is what I call odd !

JR Boulay

Community Expert

"go to "Edit" --->> "Form Options" --->>> and uncheck the "Highlight Existing Fields""

There is no "Form Options" item in my Edit menu, do I have to do anything special to activate it?

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ls_rbls

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I just updated my Acrobat yesterday. Maybe this feature was not available before. Some menu items were reduced for macOS though.

I checked the new efeatures in the release notes and I don't see this listed in there.

I am using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2020.13.20064

JR Boulay

Community Expert

Place this JavaScript as a Document Level Script:

app.runtimeHighlight = false;

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ls_rbls

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Yes , this is possible with JavaScript.

What is the wokflow that

you're trying to achieve?

For example, you can have form fields become readonly after certain actions are applied.

But as far as being able to change the default blue color of the fields, that can be changed only by the user, since it is a customizable setting preference of the Adobe Acrobat, not a PDF document preference that you can lock with a PDF.

JR Boulay

Community Expert

// light yellow

app.runtimeHighlightColor = ["RGB", 255/255, 255/255, 204/255];

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