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Where is the Paragraph Tab for setting Line Spacing in Acrobat DC?

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June 20, 2017
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I am setting up a form with dropdowns that populate text into 2 form fields.

I have used both Javascript and the Javascript Editor within Acrobat DC, and, it is really working fine.

However, I would like to set the line spacing (e.g. line leading) closer, so I can get more lines into the form field or text box when it populates with text.

I have read online that all I have to do (in a MAC) is click into the form text box, and hit Command E, and I get the Text Field Properties. Once I hit the "more" button on this dialogue, I am suppose to see a new dialogue box open, and, see a tab with "Paragraph" on it that will allow me to set line spacing.

In my version there is no "Paragraph" tab. Will Acrobat DC allow me to set line spacing?

Thank you

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gkaiseril

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The "instructions" you referenced were a user post and user answer in the now locked "Acrobat User Group" forum. They are clearly state you need to set the field's properties to "Use Rich Text Formatting" and "Multi line" options checked or enabled.

The text field need to have the "Use Rich Text" options enabled. If you field will display more than one line you also need to enable the "Multi line" option.

Select the field and use the combination keys of <Ctrl> + E or <Option> + E to bring up the "Properties" window and select the "More" option to bring the more options widow and a tab for "Paragraph" settings.

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Well it worked for me first time. The moment I clicked to fill the rich text form, the More button in the properties bar worked and showed the paragraph tab.

skysajediAuthor

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Welp, it does not in my version!

However, the ONLY way you can get the properties to open is to have the text box live.

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Your last screen shots were really useful. They got us on the same page and showed what was wrong. Can you now show the Properties etc when you serving regular form fill, have clicked and CHANGED some characters in the rich edit field we saw you define.

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Did you do exactly what I said? You have not confirmed that you have left form editing. You must be filling the form, and typing IN THAT FORM FIELD.

skysajediAuthor

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Yes, let me confirm yes, I left form Prep, so, just the PDF is open only!! No editing is taking place!

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Those are not Adobe instructions by the way. Just a forum post you found, written many years ago.

skysajediAuthor

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This is the info directly from the page where I found the information. The contact information leads right back to Adobe. I would think if someone is copying this "Acrobat Library" they are wasting a ton of time.

Next, the only way you can get into the "Text Box Properties" dialogue is to have the text box open. How would bring up the "Properties Dialogue" otherwise?

Again!! I am trying to find the "PARAGRAPH TAB" WITHIN THE "TEXT PROPERTIES" DIALOGUE box. It does not seem to be within this version of Acrobat.

Should you be able to lead me to "OTHER THAN the Adobe owned Acrobat Library that shows or lists the instruction, that let's me know how to find the "PARAGRAPH TAB" IF ONE EXISTS, I would appreciate your help.

Thank you!!!

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You need to exit form design mode. If you aren't sure how, then close the form, reopen it and DO NOT ENTER PREPARE FORM.

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I may be wrong but it looks as if you are still in form design. This is a run time property, which can be set as the form is filled.

skysajediAuthor

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Hello,

I'm pretty lost and confused by your reply!

I am asking where the "PARAGRAPH TAB" is in Acrobat Pro DC. Per the ADOBE instructions, it is suppose to show itself when, I press the "MORE" button on the "TEXT PROPERTIES" dialogue. That does not happen.

Is there away OR NOT to set the line spacing in a text box within a PDF form in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC? It appears to me there is not a way to do this.

Thank you

Bernd Alheit

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skysajedi wrote
Hello,
I'm pretty lost and confused by your reply!
I am asking where the "PARAGRAPH TAB" is in Acrobat Pro DC. Per the ADOBE instructions, it is suppose to show itself when, I press the "MORE" button on the "TEXT PROPERTIES" dialogue. That does not happen.
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The title of the dialog is "Form Field Text Properties":

skysajediAuthor

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skysajediAuthor

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Hello,

First, so you know, I have read a ton of information regarding the significant amount of Javascript I have had to use within Acrobat to make my form work. Because of the nature of our work, I cannot put the PDF up for your review.

With that being said, above, I have made 2 screen shots. One of the info of the CC version of Acrobat Pro DC - which updates itself through the CC, so, it is the most up to date version of the app. Second, the screen shot showing one of the textboxes, with wth "text Field Properties open, and NO PARAGRAPH TAB to be seen.

Can anyof you help me get to the bottom of this?

Thank you

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Where are the instructions you are reading?

skysajediAuthor

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Hello,

Not sure if I should laugh or cry.

In the Acrobat Library - This belongs to Adobe!

How do I change the line spacing in form text field without changing font size? (PDF Forms)

Do you mean the space between the lines in a mult-line text field? Make sure "Allow Rich Text Formatting" is selected in the options tab. Exit form editing mode, highlight the text in the field and press ctrl + e. A Form Field Text Properties window should appear. Click "More" and change the line spacing in the paragraph tab.

This is the answer from the Acrobat Library and the link to the page. This Tab, does not exist in Acrobat Pro DC. Can you tell me where it is or how to change line spacing in Acrobat Pro DC?

Thank you

Bernd Alheit

Community Expert

No. I create fillable forms that can also be printed to be filled out by hand so they have text lines on them. I want to be able to set it up that the text is pre-set to be aligned with the lines as a multi-line field setting without having to change the font size or change the spacing between the existing lines. The method above seems to be something the user would need to do after they've entered their text and that is not an option. Hopefully that makes sense.

"The method above seems to be something the user would need to do after they've entered their text and ..."

That is correct.

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