InDesign text fields not detected in PDF by Acrobat

[ian_4072]

InDesign 20.3.1. Mac Sonoma 14.7.6. Most recent Acrobat Pro. 

So I create a rectangle, use Object > Create Text Field, then set options in the Buttons and Forms panel. I export to PDF using Interactive PDF settings, with Interactive Elements set to Include Appearance. When I open the PDF (in Acrobat Pro OR Reader), it doesn't recognize the text field at all. 

What am I doing wrong?

[BobLevine · Accepted solution]

You appear to be exporting Adobe PDF (Print). You must use Adobe PDF (Interactive)

[ian_4072]

OK that was it. I guess it's not possible to create an Interactive PDF from the PDF Presets menu, you have to go to Export and then select PDF (Interactive)? 

[BobLevine]

That is correct!

[ian_4072]

Thank you!

[Mike Witherell]

Hi Ian,

Object > Interactive > Convert to Text Field

But  Include Appearance Only would kill off the interactivity.

Instead you would choose Forms and Media: Include All when exporting to Interactive PDF

[BobLevine]

Hi Mike,

Take another look at the second screenshot. The OP is exporting a print PDF with a preset called Interactive PDF. 

[ian_4072]

Thanks. I don't have "Include All" as an option when exporting—only Do Not Include and Include Appearance:

[BobLevine]

Please read my reply, again. You are exporting a Print PDF!

[Mike Witherell]

You are so right, Bob. Well done!