User manual

Creating forms from scratch
Adobe Designer is a client-based point-and-click graphical form design tool that
simplifies the creation of form designs for deployment as Adobe PDF or HTML forms.
Designer lets you create a new blank form or create a new form from a template. You also
have the option to explore sample forms. Using Designer, form authors can drag and drop
images and other objects, such as list boxes, drop-down lists, and command buttons, onto
their forms. They can design a form, define its logic, modify it to match paper
counterparts or meet strict legislative requirements, and then preview the form before
deploying it.
Acrobat also offers several features that simplify the process of putting together an entire
form but has less form-authoring features and abilities than Designer. With Acrobat you
can precisely place and align form fields on a page using grids, guides, and rulers. For
details, see Using layout tools.
To start Designer using Acrobat and create a new blank form:
1. Choose Create New Form from the Forms pop-up menu in the Tasks toolbar.
2. Click OK in the Create New Form dialog box.