Date field not functioning

Question

I have created a fillable PDF job application for my business, and would like to create fields for an applicant to enter a "start date" and "end date" for previous jobs. I have chosen the "Date field" option, but these fields are still showing up and behaving like "Text" fields instead of "Date" fields throughout the form. When I send the form to someone to practice filling it out, all "Date" fields simply have you type text, instead of showing the pop-up calendar that should appear. I also cannot find the option in the "Text Field Properties" box for any of these "Date" fields to change the format of the date (to MM/YY, for example). Am I missing something, or does this sound like a glitch?

I have tried closing and reopening the document, quitting and restarting Acrobat, etc. and nothing has worked. I just downloaded Adobe Acrobat today, so I believe the software is as up-to-date as possible.

Bernd Alheit · Accepted Answer

To be honest I'm not sure... How would I check that? I'm pretty sure it's currently set to "require signature," if that's what you mean. I originally created a word document and then converted it to a fillable PDF in Adobe Acrobat DC.

When you have checked "require signature" then you have created a Adobe Sign Form. You can convert the form into a Acrobat Form:

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try67 · Answer

The pop-up date calendar is a relatively new addition. It's only available in Acrobat or Reader DC.What application, including exact version, are your users using to open the file?

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