Creating Adobe PDF Files with Form Fields - Adobe InDesign CC - page 503

Exploring on your own
Now that you've created a simple PDF form, you can explore a little further by creating
other kinds of fields and by creating your own custom-designed buttons.
Tip
To enable the signature field for users of Adobe Reader, the PDF must be
Reader Extended using Adobe Acrobat.
1. Open a new document, create a text frame, and then use the Buttons And Forms
panel to convert it to a signature field. A signature field in a PDF form lets the user
apply a digital signature to the PDF file. Assign the field a name, and then export
an Adobe PDF (Interactive) file. You can use Adobe Acrobat to test the signature
field by clicking it and then following the onscreen instructions.
2. Use the Ellipse tool ( ) to create a small circular frame. Use the Gradient panel
to fill the circle with a radial gradient. If you want, use the Swatches panel to
change the colors of the gradient. Use the Buttons And Forms panel to convert the
frame into a button. Assign the button the Go To URL action and enter a complete
URL in the URL field (for example, http://www.adobe.com ). To test this button,
export an Adobe PDF (Interactive) file and click the button.
3. Try one of the other prebuilt form fields in the Sample Buttons And Forms panel.
Drag one onto the page, and then view its properties in the Buttons And Forms
panel. You can use the element as is, or you can modify its appearance, change
some of its properties, or both. Export and test the result.
Review questions
1 . What panel lets you convert an object into a PDF form field and specify settings for
form fields?
2 . What action can you assign to a button that enables a viewer of the exported PDF
form to send a copy of the filled-out form to an email address?
3 . What programs can be used to open and fill out an Adobe PDF form?
Review answers
1 . The Buttons And Forms panel (Window > Interactive > Buttons And Forms) lets
you convert objects into PDF form fields and specify settings for them.