A text form field lets a user type out responses directly into the field. In this article, we'll cover the basics of adding your field.
This article will cover the instructions for the following versions:
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Step 1 - Choose the Text Field option
- Open the Forms Tab.
- Click on the Text Field option.
Step 2 - Placing the Text Field
You will see the outline for the text box appear on your document. You can position it wherever you would like.
- Click anywhere in your file to place the field.
- Hold down your left mouse button and drag the cursor to resize the field as you place it.
Step 3 - Editing Text Field properties
Click here for a full list of all form field properties, including appearance settings and how to set up calculations for your text field.
- Switch to Edit Mode.
- Select the Text Field.
- Click the Properties icon.
Bonus Step - Deleting the Text Field
- Switch to Edit Mode.
- Right-click on the field.
- Choose Remove.
Bonus Step - Testing the Text Field
- Switch to View Mode.
- Fill out your text field.
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- Open the Edit tab.
- Select the Forms tool.
- Click on the Text Field option.
- In the menu, you can select the color and line width for your text form.
- Click on your page to start placing the text fields.
- You can resize it by dragging the corners of the black box.
- You can move it by dragging it around the page.
- Click on the bin icon to delete the text field.
- To fill out your form switch to the Select mode.
- Your form will be highlighted and the text cursor will appear when you hover over it.
- Click into your text field and start typing to fill it out.
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