Remove checkbox outline after e-signing

[ck4331]

Is there a way to remove the unchecked boxes after someone e-signs a document? This is how it looks after it has been e-signed. 

 

[S. S]

Hi @Chelsea225644398cpj,

Hope you are doing well. Thanks for writing in!

Yes, you can automatically remove (hide) unchecked checkboxes after an e-signature is applied using Acrobat JavaScript. Here’s how:

• Open your PDF in Acrobat Pro.

• Go to the Prepare Form tool.

• Assign a JavaScript trigger to the signature field:

  • Right-click the signature field → Properties → Actions tab.

  • Choose Trigger: Signed (if available) or Mouse Up.

  • Choose Action: Run a JavaScript and click Add.

  • Paste the following

    • var checkboxes = ["checkbox1", "checkbox2", "checkbox3"]; // Update with your checkbox field names

      for (var i = 0; i < checkboxes.length; i++) {
          var cb = this.getField(checkboxes[i]);
          if (cb.value !== "Yes") { // "Yes" is the default checked value in Acrobat
              cb.display = display.hidden;
          }
      }

• Click OK and Save your form.

Note: Ensure checkboxes have unique names and match those in the script.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Souvik.

[ck4331]

Do I have to add the JavaScript before I make it into an E-Sign template or can I edit the template and still keep all of the fields in place? Thanks! 

[S. S]

Hi @Chelsea225644398cpj,

Thanks for writing back!

The best approach here would be:

• If using Adobe Sign → JavaScript won’t work, and you'll need a different approach (e.g., workflow automation via Power Automate or API calls).

• If signing in Acrobat (not Adobe Sign) → Add JavaScript before sending the form.

Another alternative if using Acrobat Sign would be:

1. Open Adobe Sign → Go to Templates → Edit your form.

2. Select the Checkbox Field you want to hide.

3. Go to Field Properties and set a Rule:

   • Example: "Hide this field if [another field] is [not checked]."

4. Apply the rule and save the template.

Let me know if this works for you.

Regards,
Souvik.