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4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the remaining fields that you want to align. Alternatively,
align the remaining field using the purple-colored guides as described above.
To align fields vertically, specify the same value for all the fields in the X box.
To align fields horizontally, specify the same value for all the fields in the Y box.
Deleting fields
Navigate to the Form Editor tab and click the field that you want to delete and press the Delete key.
Alternatively, right-click the field and select Delete on the shortcut menu.
To delete multiple fields, select them while holding down the Ctrl key and then press the Delete
key (or right-click the selection and select Delete on the shortcut menu).
Clearing data from all fields
Navigate to the Form Editor tab and right-click anywhere in your PDF document and select Reset
Form on the shortcut menu.
Resizing fields
1. Navigate to the Form Editor tab and right-click the field that you want to resize and select
Properties... on the shortcut menu. The Properties dialog box will open.
2. On the General tab, change the values in the Width and Height boxes .
3. Click OK to save your changes.
You can also resize an interactive field by clicking it, resting your mouse on one of the sizing
handles until the mouse pointer changes to , and dragging the handle in the desired direction.
Adding pop-up tips to fields
1. Navigate to the Form Editor tab and right-click the field for which you want to provide a
tip and select Properties... on the shortcut menu. The Properties dialog box will open.
2. On the General tab, type the text of the tip in the Tooltip box .
In the case of radio buttons, type a single tip for entire group in the Radio Group
Tooltip box.
3. Click OK to save your changes.
Making fields required
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