Help with multiple lines of text in a text field

[tracy_7632]

Trying to figure out how to get a user's multiple line response to fit on two lines that are uneven.

The form looks like this:

          If yes, please explain:______________________________________

          _______________________________________________________

Do I use more than one text field or one that allows for multiple lines? I have tried so many variations and can't get it. Is this something Acrobat can't do?

Thank you!

[Nesa Nurani · Accepted solution]

Use two text fields, let's name them "Text1" and "Text2".

Put "Text1" on upper line and "Text2" on lower line, adjust their width.

Now go to "Text1" field properties under 'Options' tab uncheck'Scroll long text', now go to 'Format' tab and select 'Custom' then as 'Custom Keystroke script' enter this:

if(event.fieldFull)
this.getField("Text2").setFocus();

When user reach the end of the "Text1" it will automatically switch to "Text2" field and continue writing.

[PDF Automation Station]

You either need two text fields, or one multiline field with the left side to the right of explain:  It will not use the the second line to the left of the left side and you will have to experiment with text size and field placement so the text goes above the lines.  Not an ideal situaltion.  You could also remove the lines and have multline text field underneath "If yes, please explain:"

[Nesa Nurani · Accepted solution]

Use two text fields, let's name them "Text1" and "Text2".

Put "Text1" on upper line and "Text2" on lower line, adjust their width.

Now go to "Text1" field properties under 'Options' tab uncheck'Scroll long text', now go to 'Format' tab and select 'Custom' then as 'Custom Keystroke script' enter this:

if(event.fieldFull)
this.getField("Text2").setFocus();

When user reach the end of the "Text1" it will automatically switch to "Text2" field and continue writing.

[tracy_7632]

Ooooooh that is exactly what I want to do! I will try that! Thank you!

Tracy LeBlanc
Support Operations Supervisor

Spaulding Outpatient Center for Children

1 Maguire Rd

Lexington, MA 02421

tlleblanc@mgb.org
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[tracy_7632]

Where do I find the format tab?

[PDF Automation Station]

Removed byauthor.

[tracy_7632]

I only see General, Appearance, Position, Options. 😞

[PDF Automation Station]

In the field panel, select More > Revert To Acrobat form.

[tracy_7632]

I'm sorry, what field panel?
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[PDF Automation Station]

[PDF Automation Station · Accepted solution]

If you're using the New interface, click the 3 dots to the right of Prepare Form and select Remove e-signing options.

[tracy_7632]

Thank you all! It worked!!!

[PDF Automation Station]

In Prepare Form mode, right-click the field and select Properties.