Multiple form field with same name-global rename possible?

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November 16, 2017
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Hello-

I am new to forms (obviously) I have created a 7 page form with over 250 check boxes. I did not know that I could not simply copy and paste the boxes. Now all my boxes populate the "check" if one is checked. I now understand that they must all be renamed to prevent this. Is there a way to globally change the filed names, rather than individually changing each one. Doing 250 individually almost is putting me over the edge. Thanks!

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Correct answer Thom Parker

You can also recreate the check boxes, all with unique names using the "Create Multiple Copies" option on the Right Click menu when the form is in "Prepare Form" mode.

Thom Parker

Correct answer

Community Expert

You can also recreate the check boxes, all with unique names using the "Create Multiple Copies" option on the Right Click menu when the form is in "Prepare Form" mode.

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often

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jakieboy1480

Participant

Thank you for this option! saved me so much time "Create multiple Copies'. never knew it existed and i have been struggling with the dumb duplication problem in adobe since 2008... I know i'm an idiot.

try67

Community Expert

Yes, this can be done using a script, like this one I've developed: Custom-made Adobe Scripts: Acrobat -- Rename Duplicate Fields to Unique Fields

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FredMichael8675309

Participant

@try67 does this script work with the most recent version of adobe acrobat pro by chance?

try67

Community Expert

It sure does!

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Tariq Dar

Legend

Hi Edye,

Sorry for the delay in response.

By default, there is no option to rename the fields in one go in Acrobat. However, I am moving this thread to JavaScript space you may wait for JavaScript experts to check if they have any suggestion for you.

-Tariq Dar