Interactive buttons not working as interactive PDF but they work when publishing online

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May 19, 2024
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Hey, I'm having issues with my interactive buttons. Set up the buttons as Go to Destination. When I publish online the buttons work perfectly, however when I export the InDesign file as an Interactive PDF, the buttons don't work. Any ideas on how to resolve this issue, please? Thanks!

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Derek Cross

Community Expert

PDF is a different format to InDesign's Publish Online, which is based on HTML5.

You can only use simple hyperlinks in an Interactive PDF, such as a word or words or a shape such as an image. Don't use roll-over buttons, they won't work on smart phones and tablets.

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Amram33573865ammkAuthor

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Thanks, Derek. I've used Bookmarks as usual and not viewing on iPad or Mobile. Only on Desktop.

Derek Cross

Community Expert

I replied, assuming the PDF is to be distributed to other users where you can't specify what PDF viewer they may use. If you have a closed system that might change the spec.