Repetitive entry in form fields 1

[fantomegl]

Is there a way to cross reference a field entry in an Acrobat (9 Pro) form similar to the "ref" command in Microsoft Word? I am trying to eliminate repetitive entry in a large form that constantly repeats the entries on the first page.

 

[kjv1611]

Sounds like you'll have to look into using some form of Java Script is my guess:

http://www.evermap.com/javascript.asp#What can you do with Acrobat JavaScript?

and

Try this search.

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[MarkWalsh]

Do you mean that you want the value entered in one field to occur in multiple places? If so, just give the fields the exact same name, and they will share the same value where ever they are in the form.

 

[IMacQuarker]

Hi fantomegl

Using Acrobat Pro 9 on Mac OS X.
Not sure exactly what you want.
But if you want to create a lot of text fields that have the same format etc.
Choose the text field drag and put it where you want it and do all the formatting etc.
Then on the Mac I highlight that field and
Hold down the Control Option keys then click on the field while holding them down.
That opens a window that lets me choose "Make this the default for this field"
After that each time you select and drag the Text Field it will be the same format.
You can also choose to make multiple fields and do as many as you want.
This is what I get by holding Control Option and clicking on highlighted field

http://www.nixmailmac.com/properties.jpg

Hope this helps
IMacQuarker

 

[IMacQuarker]

Hi fantomegl
Sorry I misread your question.
I think Mark got it right.

IMacQuarker

 

[marathon62]

I tried to rename the fields but there is a grey area that always shows it as Text1[0] and text1[1] there seems to be no way for me to change the fields exactly to the same name. When I try to change them to the same and convert it to a pdf form it still does not fill out the same text in both fields, any help apprecaited..

 

[marathon62]

I'm using Adboe 8 pro livecycle Designer

 

[IMacQuarker]

hi Marathon62

Go back to this thread

How to make and link Text boxes?

IMacQuarker