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WhitneyEllington
WhitneyEllington
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January 13, 2017
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Interactive PDF - Buttons in InDesign CC

  • January 13, 2017
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I am trying to have a box that when moused over, pops up additional text.

I think I have my settings correct...the additional text (button 2) is in its own box and is converted to a button with "Hidden Until Triggered" selected. The original box of text (button 1) is also converted to a button and has these events added:

  • On Roll Over - Show/Hide Buttons - Show button 2
  • On Roll off - Show/Hide Buttons - Hide button 2

It works perfectly in the preview. When I export to a .pdf with the Interactive Elements: Include Appearance and Hyperlinks both selected...it doesn't work. Button 2 is showing and does not change at all when button 1 is moused over.

Any suggestions? Help please!!! (I am on Adobe CC, everything is updated)

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    Correct answer Steve Werner

    Use File > Export > Adobe PDF (Interactive) instead of PDF (Print). Print PDFs don't support buttons and more advanced interactivity.

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    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 13, 2017

    Use File > Export > Adobe PDF (Interactive) instead of PDF (Print). Print PDFs don't support buttons and more advanced interactivity.

    WhitneyEllington
    WhitneyEllingtonAuthor
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    January 13, 2017

    I knew it had to be one tiny thing...thank you SO much!!!! You have helped me immensely.

    Steve Werner
    Community Expert
    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 13, 2017

    So that solution worked for you?

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