Can't see all Text Field Properties

Question

I have just purchased Adobe Acrobat Standard DC and am creating my first fillable PDF (using an existing Word document). My issue is that I don't appear to have all the tabs on Text Field Properties box. For example, I am trying to change the Date properties but it looks like I'm missing the "Actions", "Format", "Validate" and "Calculate" Tabs.

Below is a screenshot of the Text Field Properties I can see:

But having done some research, I should see the below Text Field Properties:

Any help on how I can see these additional tabs would be great appreciated!

Jennie.Lowery · Accepted Answer

I am having this same issue, but I do not see the option to 'Revert Back to Acrobat Form'. I have followed the instructions and it isn't there. This is what I see.

I click on More Tools and then, I see this:

I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Continuous Release, Version 2020.006.20034

Please help! I don't want to have to create this form all over again.

I was also having this issue. While in the form screen (where your PDF has been turned into a form) on the top left menu where it looks like

< Prepare a form ... | x

Click the ... and choose "remove e-signing options" then click OK to the dialog box that comes up.

This will give you back the options that were missing.

If you don't do this (after using the signatures required option) EVERY form afterwards will retain the signature settings. After you change this, it goes back to normal for all furture forms.

try67 · Answer

Click on Tools - Prepare Form and then click on "More" at the right side of the window and then on "Revert to Acrobat Form". In the future, do not tick the box that says "This document requires signatures" when creating the form.

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