Is there a way to create a PDF form which retains text in form fields which remains editable?

[sharonk68466612]

I have a PDF created by someone else and don't have the source file. I want to create an editable PDF with form fields, some of which need to retain existing text in the form fields - but which the client can then edit if necessary. I'm sure there is a way to create a form with retained text in form fields but can't seem to find it !! Any help gratefully received 🙂

[try67]

Form fields are meant to retain their values, unless you edit them or clear the form... That's the whole point of using them.

[sharonk68466612 · Accepted solution]

Doh - super blonde moment and obviously not enough coffee this morning!!

I wanted to use existing text as form field but it wasn't being detected - so had to edit it out and then paste back in

Thanks

[fancy_thinker1386]

also need help with that