Operation Manual

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Forms
Last updated 4/7/2015
organization with 500 people or less. The Acrobat customer can send an unlimited number of copies of the extended
document to those 500 recipients and collect unlimited responses from the filled-in form.
Adding JavaScript to forms
The JavaScript language lets you create interactive web pages. Adobe has enhanced JavaScript so that you can easily
integrate interactivity into PDF forms. The most common uses for JavaScript in Acrobat forms are formatting,
calculating, validating data, and assigning an action. In Windows, you can also configure Adobe PDF forms to connect
directly to databases using Open Database Connection (ODBC).
Note: If you’re creating dynamic forms, keep in mind that Acrobat Reader doesn’t support some custom JavaScripts. The
form may not function properly when viewed in Acrobat Reader unless additional usage rights are added to the PDF.
Additional resources
For more information on Acrobat JavaScript, see these resources:
• JavaScript™ for Acrobat® API Reference to add interactivity to PDF forms:
www.adobe.com/go/learn_acr_javascript_en (PDF, English only)
• Acrobat Software Development Kit (SDK) to customize Acrobat: www.adobe.com/go/learn_acr_devcenter_en
(English only)
• File paths in Acrobat JavaScript: www.acrobatusers.com/tutorials/file-paths-acrobat-javascript
Distribute (send) forms to recipients
Distribute PDF or web forms
After you create a form, you choose a method for sending it to recipients.
1 Click Distribute in the lower-right corner of the right hand pane.
2 A series of messages might appear, depending on the conditions Acrobat DC detects in your form. Respond to the
onscreen instructions as needed, and save the form.
3 Choose a distribution and collection method:
Email Collect responses in your email inbox.
Internal Server Distribute and collect responses on an internal server such as SharePoint or Network Folder. For
more information, see
Specify a server.
For more information, see Choosing a distribution option for reviews and forms.
4 Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions for distributing the form.
5 If you choose to collect responses in your email inbox, do one of the following:
• Enter the email addresses separated with a semi-colon, or click the To button to select email addresses from your
address book.
• Edit the default message.
• Select the option Collect Name & Email from Recipients To Provide Optimal Tracking. The system prompts
recipients to provide their name and email address when they submit the form. This guarantees that in Tracker,
you see exactly who has and hasn't replied, and when.
• Deselect the option if you want to receive anonymous submissions, or you don't care about that level of tracking.