Convert static form to dynamic form

Interactive forms are designed for users to enter data into the form fields. However, static forms lack the interactive quality in that they may be scans of paper forms or non-interactive forms created in Word or other applications.

Due to the complexity of designing a fillable PDF file, most PDF forms are static, meaning the form fields cannot be filled electronically. Recognize Forms can detect the static form fields in a PDF document and then convert them to electronically fillable forms. From this point, information you type into the fields can be collected and other tasks, such as calculating field values, can be performed. To convert a static form:

1. Open a static form in Right PDF.

2. Choose Form > Recognize Forms.

3. Processed form fields are listed in the Fields panel to the left.

4. To edit properties of specified text fields:

   • Double-click the field name on the panel.

   • Right-click the field and choose Properties….

5. To test the form fields, choose Basic > Hand and click on the recognized form fields in the document pane. You can type text in it.