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How to create an editable, sharable PDF in Acrobat Pro with specific fields required of text?

  • August 18, 2023
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Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a way to edit PDFs so that when they are shared, these options are possible:

  • Require receipants to insert text within certain fields
  • Make the required fields a certain color so they can see what is needed to be filled
  • Insert checkmarks or crosses ONLY as options for a checklist or similar

 

For example, a document such as this:

 

I've experimented with the "Prepare Form" tool, but but sure if this is a correct method in doing so.

 

Thank you.

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    Correct answer Thom Parker

    Yes, prepare form is the correct way to go. But the PDF you posted does not contain any form fields.

    You'll find some videos on the topic here:

    https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/How-to-Create-an-Interactive-PDF-Form.cfm

     

    They were created for Acrobat XI, but all the concepts and dialogs are the same. Only the first level UI has changed.

     

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    Thom Parker
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    Thom ParkerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    August 18, 2023

    Yes, prepare form is the correct way to go. But the PDF you posted does not contain any form fields.

    You'll find some videos on the topic here:

    https://www.pdfscripting.com/public/How-to-Create-an-Interactive-PDF-Form.cfm

     

    They were created for Acrobat XI, but all the concepts and dialogs are the same. Only the first level UI has changed.

     

    Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
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      RM31756865gozcAuthor
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      August 18, 2023

      Thank you, Thom! 

       

      For my actual document that needed editing, creating the form fields was the method I needed to go under "Prepare Form" tool! Much appreciated and thank you. 

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