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December 4, 2017
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PDF field - not visible on screen but printable

  • December 4, 2017
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I have a PDF template form and  I want a field on the form to be hidden from view, but printable when pdf is printed.

The user does not input any data on the form - all contents are read only.

Theresa Garrison

James Madison University

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Correct answer George_Johnson

On the General tab of the field properties window, select "Hidden but printable" from the Form Field dropdown:

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Inspiring
December 5, 2017

On the General tab of the field properties window, select "Hidden but printable" from the Form Field dropdown:

Participant
December 5, 2017

Hi George - appreciate the screen shot above.  I have tried this setting and the field still displays when the form is opened.   I want it to be hidden on display, but printed on paper.  

Inspiring
December 5, 2017

Is it visible when you're not in form editing mode? Are you able to test it in Reader?