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Dated watermark on .pdf

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December 19, 2017
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Hi. I am using InDesign CC 2018 and Acrobat Pro DC.

I would like to have a watermark on my .pdf that shows the current date. I'd want it to update to the current date each time it is opened..(like how a Word document does so with letterheads, etc.) The date would be in the background on a price list document.

First of all, should I do this in Acrobat or InDesign? Not sure if possible. I see there are separate programs or plugins, but thought Acrobat would have something available.

Thank you.

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You should do it in Acrobat. Create a text field. Let's say it's called "Today".

Then go to Tools - JavaScript - Document JavaScripts and create a new item. Let's call it "scripts".

Enter this code into the editor window that opens:

this.getField("Today").value = util.printd("dd/mm/yyyy", new Date());

Save the file and you're done.

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You should do it in Acrobat. Create a text field. Let's say it's called "Today".

Then go to Tools - JavaScript - Document JavaScripts and create a new item. Let's call it "scripts".

Enter this code into the editor window that opens:

this.getField("Today").value = util.printd("dd/mm/yyyy", new Date());

Save the file and you're done.

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Can the text field be from the Comments in Tools or do I have to treat this pdf like a form?

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It's possible to do it with a comment, but it requires a more complex script. Use a form field.