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July 21, 2023
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Use field data to display in footer

  • July 21, 2023
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I'm pretty sure there's an easy solution to this but can't type the right search query to get the solution. 

 

I have a fillable PDF and I want the data inputted into the client field to appear as static text in the footer of the PDF. 

 

Could someone provide an answer on how to do this or point me in the right direction? Thanks.

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try67
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Community Expert
July 21, 2023

Create the field for the footer (let's call it "Footer"), make it read-only and apply the following code as its custom Calculation script (let's say the input field is called "Text1"):

 

event.value = this.getField("Text1").value;

 

Now duplicate that field across all pages (right-click it in Prepare Form mode and you'll see this option), and you're done!

Amal.
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July 21, 2023

Hi @Mellenix 

Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

The workflow you are trying to achieve is might be possible using JavaScript. For more information please check the help pages listed below:
https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/javascript_console/ 
https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/applying-actions-scripts-pdfs.html

Hope it will help

Regards
Amal