How to create a button to extend hide sections in InDesign

[Marshal76219510]

Hi, I've been trying to do a form with this function. Acrobat DC doesn't have the option, and I would like to know if on InDesign I can create an action button which gives the action to add or remove sections like the image attached.

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[Laubender]

Hi elenaa76219510 ,

why do you think that Acrobat DC cannot do this?

If in doubt best ask here:

PDF Forms

Or maybe it's scriptable with Acrobat's JavaScript then ask here:

JavaScript

FWIW: If Acrobat cannot do it InDesign cannot do it as well.

Regards,
Uwe

[Peter Villevoye]

This hiding/showing/adding/collapsing sections is possible in a PDF ! Content has to be pushed up and pulled down, even across page breaks. I've seen some very rare examples of it, and they were all built with lots of embedded custom JavaScripts – no way you can reliably (or at all) build this with InDesign.

[Marshal76219510]

Ok thank you for let me know.

[Jeffrey_Smith]

The ability to show and hide elements with buttons is definitely achievable in Acrobat. But, if you want surrounding content to adjust position based on hidden content being shown or not shown, then you may need to consider other applications other than Acrobat to accomplish.

[Marshal76219510]

What kind of application can help me with this?

[Marshal76219510]

Ok thank you for the recommendations, I'll keep searching.

[Jeffrey_Smith]

I would suggest an online html based form for dynamic and conditional based forms. Adobe Experience Manager Forms and Jotform are just 2 solutions. Without knowing all factors involved (i.e. the form is required to remain as PDF) these suggestions may not help you.

[Srishti Bali]

Hi Elena,

Thanks for reaching out. In addition to the suggestions shared above, please try the steps shared here: https://indesignsecrets.com/showing-and-hiding-objects-in-interactive-pdf.php and let us know if that helps.

Regards,

Srishti