Updating a hyperlink in PDF form

[ruthp0901]

I created the basis of a form in Microsoft Word, then converted to PDF and completed the form in Adobe Acrobat Pro 9.  The form has one link out to a document on another website.  When I created the basis in Word, I used a dummy web address for the link, because the needed document had not yet been placed on the web. Now, in Acrobat, I need to update that link.

I can view the link and see where it is pointing by using Advanced/Web Capture/View Web Links.  But when I go to Properties, it only allows me to open or download the current link.

Is there a way to save the new link?

Thanks!

[ruthp0901]

Hmmmm, I believe I have found a work-around, but still interested in finding out if there is an official way to do it.

I am going to put in a button with a Mouse Up to open the web link.  If I simply make the button with No Border and No Fill and Icon only, then it appears invisible and just looks like a link.

But, as I said, still interested in an official way.

[Dave__M · Accepted solution]

ruthp,

I do not have Acrobat 9 handy to check for sure, but traditionally, Acrobat Pro had a Link tool.  You should be able to explore and edit a link's target with the Link tool.  One thing to realize is that Acrobat links are not really text-based, but are actually all rectangular in shape.  Clicking on the rectangular link object that is over text is what actually occurs.  Some like to make the text blue and underlined, just so it appears more link-like.

I hope this info is helpful.

My best,

Dave

[try67]

Use the Select Object tool. Right-click the link and select Properties and you should be able to edit it there.

[ruthp0901]

Thank you both, Try67 and Dave_M.

For some reason, the properties were not showing up when I right-clicked.  I ended up deleting the link and adding it anew.  Works fine now.  It might be because I have gone in and out of Reader Extended a couple of times.

Thanks for your help!  Problem solved!