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Build an interactive PDF form with Penvio.

Prerequisites

  • Pro plan or higher (forms require Pro)
  • A PDF document to convert to a form

What We’ll Build

A simple contact form with:

  • Name field
  • Email field
  • Message area
  • Checkbox for agreement
  • Submit button

Open the Document

  1. Upload or open a PDF
  2. This can be a blank page or existing document

Enter Form Mode

  1. Click Forms in the toolbar
  2. The form toolbar appears
  3. You’re now in form editing mode

Add a Text Field (Name)

  1. Select Text Field tool
  2. Click and drag where “Name” should go
  3. In properties, set:
    • Name: name
    • Tooltip: Enter your full name
    • Required: Yes

Add Email Field

  1. Select Text Field tool
  2. Draw the field for email
  3. In properties, set:
    • Name: email
    • Format: Email
    • Required: Yes

Add Message Area

  1. Select Text Field tool
  2. Draw a larger area for the message
  3. In properties, set:
    • Name: message
    • Multi-line: Yes
    • Required: No

Add Checkbox

  1. Select Checkbox tool
  2. Click where the checkbox should be
  3. In properties, set:
    • Name: agree_terms
    • Export Value: Yes
    • Required: Yes

Add Submit Button

  1. Select Button tool
  2. Draw the button
  3. In properties, set:
    • Label: Submit
    • Action: Submit Form
    • URL: (your form handler URL)

Set Tab Order

  1. Click Edit Tab Order
  2. Click fields in the order users should fill them:
    • Name → Email → Message → Checkbox → Submit

Test the Form

  1. Exit form mode
  2. Click on each field to test
  3. Try submitting
  4. Verify tab order works

Save and Distribute

  1. Save the document
  2. Share or download
  3. Recipients can fill out the form

Tips

  • Use clear field labels
  • Add helpful tooltips
  • Test on different devices
  • Consider mobile users

What You Learned

  • Enter form editing mode
  • Create text fields
  • Add checkboxes
  • Configure buttons
  • Set tab order
  • Test forms

Next Steps

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