autocomplete a text field in AcroForm with a controlled list of choices

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February 14, 2018
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Hi,

I created a basic text field via Acrobat form to collect location info.

Let's say that I guess some users will for sure type Chicago, NewYork, LosAngeles for sure, so I want to harvest -at least these inputs- in a "clear" format.

So, I would like to know if it is possible to embed into a text field a property somehow which contains a list of let's say per-assumptions, and to offer the user who fills the form (via reader) some suggestions when entering the letters in the corresponding text field.

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Joel Geraci

Community Expert

Funny - I was working on this problem just yesterday. I don't like Dropdowns because I don't like the little arrow on the side. I like the behavior though. I should have something that meets your needs in a few days.

gamzes93533812Author

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Hi,

I will appreciate such a feedback!

Thank you from now!

try67

Community Expert

Why re-invent the wheel? Just use a drop-down field... You can enable the user to enter custom text, if you want to allow them to enter something that's not in the list.

gamzes93533812Author

Known Participant

The point is I can have hundreds of different options but I only can guess at this stage ten of it, so it will be better if I stick to the textfield from the perceptual point of view.

try67

Community Expert

So? Add ten to the list and if need be add more later on. I don't see how using a text field will solve this issue any better...

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