Text Fields

Add text input fields to your PDF forms.

Field Types

Single-Line Text

Standard text input:

1. Select Text Field tool
2. Draw the field on the page
3. Configure properties

Multi-Line Text

For longer text entries:

1. Create a text field
2. Open properties
3. Enable Multi-line
4. Set the height to accommodate multiple lines

Password Fields

Mask input for sensitive data:

1. Create a text field
2. Open properties
3. Enable Password
4. Characters display as dots

Comb Fields

Fixed-width character cells:

1. Create a text field
2. Open properties
3. Enable Comb of characters
4. Set maximum length
5. Each character appears in its own cell

Field Properties

General

• Name: Unique field identifier
• Tooltip: Help text on hover
• Required: Mark as mandatory
• Read Only: Prevent editing

Appearance

• Border color: Field outline
• Fill color: Background
• Font: Text typeface
• Font size: Auto or specific size
• Text color: Input text color

Format

• None: Any text
• Number: Numeric values
• Percentage: Percentage format
• Date: Date formats
• Time: Time formats
• Special: Phone, SSN, Zip codes
• Custom: Regular expression

Validation

Set validation rules:

• Minimum length
• Maximum length
• Pattern: Regular expression
• Custom script: JavaScript validation

Actions

Trigger actions on events:

• On Focus: When field is selected
• On Blur: When field loses focus
• On Change: When value changes
• On Keystroke: On each key press

Creating Text Fields

1. Enter Form Mode
2. Select Text Field tool
3. Click and drag to draw the field
4. Set the name and properties
5. Click OK

Tips

• Use clear field names for data export
• Add helpful tooltips
• Set appropriate validation
• Use tab order for logical navigation
• Test form filling before distribution

Next Steps

• Selection Fields - Add checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns
• Calculations - Create calculated fields
• Create Forms Tutorial - Step-by-step form creation walkthrough
• JavaScript Actions - Add custom form logic