How do I change the Tooltip for multiple fields at the same time?

Question

I have forms I'm creating and the automated form builder sets all the tool tips to match the field titles, but I need all the fields in the same column to have the same tooltip. How do I change all the fields in the column to the same tooltip at once without having to go one by one idividually.

I'm using Acrobat Pro.

No paid solutions please.

Thank you.

PDF Automation Station · Accepted Answer

In Prepare Form mode, drag your cursor over all the fields to select them all. Once they are selected, right-click on one of them, select Properties, and enter the following Mouse Enter script in the actions tab:

event.target.userName="ABC";

where ABC is the tooltip. Leave form editing mode and slowly run your cursor across all fields. You can then remove the scripts (although not necessary) by selecting all fields again in form editing mode, right-click > Properties on one, then delete the script.

try67 · Answer

This is a bit tricky to do. If the fields are perfectly aligned (and are the only ones at that x-location on the page) then you can use a script to identify them based on their location, and then change their tooltips all at once. Or if they follow a specific name pattern then it can also be done using a script that will search for fields that match that pattern, and then edit them.

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