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donnae24955510
donnae24955510
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May 11, 2016
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How do I combine multiple fillable forms into one document instead of seperate files in one document?

  • May 11, 2016
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I created an adobe form and sent to several clients. They filled it out and I have tried to combine them and when I do all the documents are there but they are separate docs in one file. I need ONE scrollable document with all the files one after another.  I'm using Adobe DC and I'm VERY irritated and frustrated about this. Please HELP!!!!

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Letha23741966tjpk
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March 24, 2022

The best solution I came up with was to export each fillable pdf file to jpeg. When exported, select all files to be combined and right click. Scroll down to "Combine files in Acrobat". When all the jpeg files populate, simply click on the Combine button as you would normally to create a pdf binder that can be saved, and each page in the new document retains its own information!

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FEC2025
Participant
December 13, 2022

The easiest way I found around this is to save the .pdf's into word docs, then combine them.  Adobe should create a method, then allow us to choose whether to combine the pdfs into one form, or to view each as a separate doc.

 

 

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Test Screen Name
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January 5, 2023

I don't find the portfolio easy - it's like creating a family of documents.  They still seem to be separate when editing, deleting pages, etc.  To me, and this is probably due to my lack of expertise and time to gain that expertise, it is cumbersome.


Yes, you're right, it is cumbersome and limited. But it's the only game in town when combining fillable forms, because it will always happen, if you combine two fillable forms with the same field name, that they end up with the same value. Of course, if you don't want the fields to be fillable, there are other options.

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Josh_CoreyCommunity Manager
Community Manager
May 11, 2016

Hi;


What steps are you taking in Acrobat DC?  From the "File" menu is "Create" -> "Combine Files into a Single PDF" which would do exactly what you are asking for...

Thanks,

Josh

donnae24955510
donnae24955510Author
Participant
May 11, 2016

Hi Josh! Because I'm these forms were created in Adobe when I go to combine them outside portfolio mode I get a message that basically says all the form properties will combine into one form so if I have 20 copies of the same form - only the first document information publishes and it repeats 20 times.  It says I have to create in portfolio mode and when I do - all the documents are there BUT it looks like 1 page and you have to select the next document versus having all the documents in one scrollable file.  The document reader says 1/1 instead of 1/70 but all 70 files are there you just have to select the next file to see it. 

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Josh_CoreyCommunity Manager
Community Manager
May 12, 2016

I see - I get what is happening and will have to follow up a bit to figure out how to get it to do what you want.  Would it be possible for you to share an un-filled copy of the PDF so we could experiment a bit?  If yes I'll send an email offline...

Thanks,

Josh

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