how do i use the space bar to tab to fillable fields in a pdf

[normanc60338100]

I have a pdf with fillable fields in the form of a grid for Sudoku. I can use the tab key to get from field to field for filling in given numbers with no problem. I've seen another Sudoku grid that uses the SPACE BAR to tab to the fields, and it's a lot easier to use than using the Tab key. How can I set up my fillable pdf file to do this? I have an iMac desktop with OS Sierra operating system, and currently with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

[try67 · Accepted solution]

As the custom Keystroke script of your text fields enter this code:

if (event.change==" ") {event.rc=false; this.getField("Name of next field").setFocus();}

[normanc60338100]

Hi. Thanks for your prompt response. I am fairly new to the iMac and have no idea how to do what you suggest. I am not well versed with Adobe either. I currently have the fillable Sudoku grid as a PDF saved to my desktop. Please "walk me thru" the step-by-step methodology for setting this up. Thanks so much.

Norman Cooper

[try67]

Did you add form fields to your PDF file? If so, what are the names of the first two fields?

[normanc60338100]

Someone created the PDF for me. Where do I look for the names of the fields?

[try67]

You can't do it with Reader. You need Acrobat for that.

[normanc60338100]

I checked and I DO have Acrobat Reader. I looked at all the icons and options when the Sudoku PDF is on the screen, and have absolutely NO idea what to do!!! Please help me out! When I press the space bar to get over to the next field, it just OVERLAYS the data in the SAME field.

[normanc60338100]

I have Adobe Acrobat Reader DC currently on my Mac. Is this the correct software to make the space bar function like a tab key, or do I need some other Adobe product or other third party software?

[NKOWA555]

FYI: Adobe Acrobat vs. Adobe Reader

Acrobat refers to the PDF editor $$$, and Reader is the a free viewer

If you edit the form fields yourself you may need Adobe Acrobat Standard or Pro or some other 3rd party editor.

If you post a hyperlink to the PDF and I can try to make the change for you for free.

Thank you!

[normanc60338100]

Hi. Thanks for joining in the discussion. I currently have this PDF on my desktop. It is a Sudoku grid with fillable fields highlighted in blue, and the tab key is used to advance from field to field. I would like to be able to use the Space Bar as a tab key. I currently have Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on my Mac computer with OS Sierra. Please "walk me thru" the steps for posting a hyperlink to the PDF so you can work on it. This is my first Mac computer and I've never done this before. Your assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Norm Cooper

[try67]

Again, Acrobat Reader can't do it. You need Adobe Acrobat Pro.

[NKOWA555]

i sent you a private message with my personal email address. Send the PDF to my email. Thanks.

[NKOWA555]

Have fun with the new Sudoku PDF form!

Please mark my comment as the solution or helpful.

Have a great weekend!