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May 10, 2022
Question

Click counter for adobe pdf

  • May 10, 2022
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Hello 

I'm looking to do a click counter of sorts. I need to count multiple things on a pdf and it would he nice if when I highlighted it would start a count. Or a custom stamp also would help. 

 

Thank you 

3 replies

Participating Frequently
January 1, 2025

To implement a click counter in Adobe Acrobat, you can use JavaScript to track clicks on specific areas or annotations within the PDF. One approach is to create custom stamps with embedded JavaScript that increments a counter each time the stamp is applied. Alternatively, you can use form fields with actions that trigger JavaScript to update counters when specific areas are clicked. For detailed guidance, visit Adobe's scripting documentation or explore third-party plugins designed for advanced PDF interactions.  https://countingtools.com/click-counter/

try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 11, 2022

You can only count clicks that trigger an event of some sort, such as clicking a button.

The counter can be saved into a (hidden) text field, or even as a metadata property, but if the user doesn't save the file when they close it, that information will be lost...

Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
May 11, 2022

Hi there

 

Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

 

You may share your request with the engineering team using the link https://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html

 

Regards

Amal