PDF link text is overlapping with in Indesign

[cmathes]

Does any one know why this is happening? I save the PDF and then place in into indesign and all the interchangable text overlaps with in the document. its not a font problem. I am so confused why this is happening. Please help!

[Willi Adelberger]

Is it a PDF form? The fields are overlapping because they need this space. But on print it should not be visible.

[cmathes]

It is just a PDF. when i print it from the Indesign file it prints like it shows in the file. it is overlapping and unreadable. 

[Test Screen Name]

Is InDesign even supposed to be able to place fillable form fields?

[Willi Adelberger]

At least it is possible.

[cmathes]

Yes. My boss has no problem with this. she said that she had this problem before but cant remember how to fix it

[cmathes]

it is only happening to the parts of the PDF that can be changed or edited. 

[Test Screen Name]

These are "form fields", best to use the right term. Are these expected to work? Not sure.

[cmathes]

in prevous files these have worked just fine with no issuses but are now showing problems

[cmathes]

so i know that it is a problem with acrobat DC not indesign. i tried the PDF files in Preview and the text didnt over lap in the indesign file. 

[Jeffrey_Smith]

Check to see if the fonts in the PDF and form fields are embedded. In Acrobat, go to File > Document Properties > Fonts  this will list the fonts and their status.