Creating PDF forms

Using form creation tools, you can not only create different types of form fields, but also set a variety of attributes and actions for each field type through the field properties dialog box.

To add a form field

1. Open the PDF in which you want form fields to appear.

2. Choose the Form tab and select a form type to add.

3. On the page, drag a rectangle to define the size of the field and then release the mouse button to finish field creation. You can edit its attributes in the pop-up Properties dialog box.

To edit a form field

You can edit a form field in its properties dialog box. Do either of the following:

• The field properties dialog box appears as soon as you release the mouse button to finish creating a form field with a form field tool.

• Double-click the field you want to edit using Select.

To move the fields

You are able to move the fields anywhere on the page in the document pane:

• After the form creation is over, hover the cursor over the newly-created form field to show the four-headed Move pointer. Click-drag to move it anywhere on the page.

• On the Sidebar Navigation pane or through the Basic tab, click Select. Then click-drag to move it using the Select tool.

• To constrain the horizontal or vertical movement as you drag, press and hold the Shift key while dragging the field.

• To move fields in small increments either horizontally or vertically, press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the selected form field to the position you want.