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alexandrubarbu
alexandrubarbu
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October 22, 2019
Question

when text field length = 4, go to the next text field

  • October 22, 2019
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Hi,

 

I am preparing a form in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC,

 

I am trying to format my text fields, currently, I have 4 text fields each with a character limit of 4, and when that limit is reached then I want the user to automatically be moved into the next text field.

 

I have tried using the following javascript in the custom keystroke script:

 

if (event.value.length = 4) {

     getField("txb2").set Focus();

}

 

Although this isn't working as after I enter 1 character I am then directed to the next field.

I want to be able to type 4 characters in a text field, then to go to the next text field automatically.

 

If someone can please help me out, that would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

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    try67
    Community Expert
    try67Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 22, 2019

    Use this code as the custom Keystroke script:

    if (AFMergeChange(event).length==4) this.getField("txb2").setFocus();


    It's possible the code will "disappear" after you enter it. That's OK, it should still work.

      alexandrubarbu
      alexandrubarbuAuthor
      Participant
      October 25, 2019

      Thank you try61,

       

      The script you provided was very helpful!

       

      try67
      Community Expert
      try67Community Expert
      Community Expert
      October 25, 2019

      Keep in mind that this script will not prevent someone from going back to the field and enter more text into it, so you might want to also set the character limit of the field to 4.

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