When you are done, click on an area outside of the form fields. The numbers labeling each field will change to reflect the new tab orderĦ. Determine the tab order of the remaining fields by clicking on each one in succession. This field should now be labeled with a number '1'.ĥ. Double-click on the field that you would like to make accessible first. (If the Set Tab Order button is not clickable, follow the directions in the Setting Unspecified Tab Order section below.)Ĥ. This numbering indicates the order in which boxes will become accessible as someone tabs through the form. Select Set Tab Order, located in the Fields section. Numbered text boxes will appear within each of the fields in the form. Tools for creating and editing PDF forms will appear in the top ribbon.ģ. If it doesn't, follow the directions in the previous section to add form elements to the PDF.Ģ. The form should already contain form elements. It is important to check the tab order of a form you create so users can tab from one field to the next in proper order.ġ. Continue adding form elements as necessary. A window will appear where you can manage the properties of the form element, including colors, allowed formats, action triggers, and more. Click and drag across the area on the form where you would like to leave the form element.ĥ. Digital Signature - A predetermined location for users to place digital signatures.Ĥ.Once a selection is made, it will be displayed in the box. Combo Box - An expandable menu of options for users to pick from.Selected items will be highlighted in the list. The ability to make multiple selections can be enabled. List Box - A list of options for users to pick from.a date in the format of mm/dd/yy) can be determined ahead of time. Text Field - A text box that people can type in.Check Box - A check box that can be checked by clicking.Radio Button - A circular button that can be filled in by clicking.Button - A clickable button with colors, text, and icons that can be customized.A brief description of each form element is provided below.
Select one of the Form Element tools from the top ribbon. Tools for creating a PDF form will appear in the top ribbon, in the Form Elements section.ģ. Microsoft Word), then converted to PDF.Ģ.
The directions this section explain how to add form elements to a document that was created in another application (e.g.