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saberns
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May 24, 2017
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How do I align text to the bottom of a field in form editor

  • May 24, 2017
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I created a form and would like the text to appear on the predawn line when clients are filling it out. How do I do this in the editor. Please help!

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PatriseArts
PatriseArts
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June 27, 2023

where is "Form Field Text Properties" panel you show? I cannot locate this anywhere is the Properties panel.

try67
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try67Community Expert
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June 27, 2023

Ctrl+E will display it.

JR Boulay
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JR BoulayCommunity Expert
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October 17, 2022

This feature is well hidden in the depths of the Acrobat interface:

 

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ctrl E or cmd E on Mac

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twilly910
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February 19, 2025

Whwn I get to the step where I hit "more" on teh Mac, nothing happens. So the paragraph options do not appear. Any sugeestions?

    JR Boulay
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    JR BoulayCommunity Expert
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    February 20, 2025

    Same for me. Also on a Mac.


    Nothing has changed since my previous post.
    You must understand that this setting is not done in edit mode, it must be done in form fill mode (with the Hand tool selected).
    Enter a blank space in the relevant field, select it and set the parameters as shown in the screenshot (use CMD E on a Mac).

     

    Tip: leave this blank space in the field, otherwise all settings will be lost if the field is left empty.

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    try67
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    try67Community Expert
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    May 24, 2017

    You can't align the text to the bottom of a field. If you want it to sit on top of a pre-drawn line you'll need to adjust the field's location and height manually to achieve it.

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    bb82115466
    Participant
    October 16, 2022

    In 2022, this still doesnt work! Its just bonkers that Adobe doesnt offer the ability to align to the bottom of a field without moving the entire field. Just bonkers!

      radzmar
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      radzmarCommunity Expert
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      October 16, 2022

      Feel free to make a feature request the official way: https://acrobat.uservoice.com

      Complaining in this forum won't help.

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