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How do I get the SUBMIT button in a fillable PDF form to work for those that only have "reader"?

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Correct answer Thom Parker

Below is a screenshot of first part (restrictrions) not able to find the enhanced option.

 


So, from the settings I can tell that whoever created this PDF saved it as Reader Extended. That's why the submit isn't working.   It's a bit counter intuitive, but Reader Extending actually reduces functionality. It's because the Extending causes all non-standard Reader features to be blocked, except the specific extended features. 

 

However, Reader Extending hasn't been necessary for most non-standard Reader features for years. Basically you don't need it. Tell whoever created the form not to do it. And then the submit will work. 

 

 

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Thom Parker
Thom Parker
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January 18, 2023

It already works the same in Reader as it does in Acrobat Pro.

 

What specific issue are you having? And what are your submit parameters? 

 

Thom Parker - Software Developer at PDFScriptingUse the Acrobat JavaScript Reference early and often
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January 19, 2023

Hi,

I created a SUBMIT button on a fillable form... when pressed, it works and opens up an email with th attachment. When tested it only works for those with Acrobat Pro... for those with just "reader" it does nothing.  This is also the case for a field with a date, those with reader can enter the date manually but  do not get the dropdown of the calendar options.

 

Thank you in advance!

Thom Parker
Thom Parker
Community Expert
January 19, 2023

In previous versions, Acrobat Reader was able to submit data, but restricted from submitting an entire PDF. That is no longer true with Acrobat Reader DC.  The calendar popup for a date field is also something that was not available in older versions of Reader. So, what version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader are you using?  If its DC, then is it the 64bit version? 

 

 

 

  

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