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Format options
In the Select Format Category menu, you can choose the format of data entered in text and
combo box form fields, such as numbers, percentages, dates, and times.
In the Special category, you can select the format for ZIP codes, telephone numbers, and
social security numbers. You can also use the Arbitrary Mask option to specify the types
of characters the user can enter in any given position, and how the data displays in the
field. The following characters are used to specify the types of characters that can be
entered:
● A--Accepts only letters (A-Z, a-z).
● X--Accepts spaces and most printable characters, including all characters available on a
standard keyboard and ANSI characters in the ranges of: 32-126 and 128-255.
● O--The letter "O" accepts alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9).
● 9--Accepts only numeric characters (0-9).
For example, a mask setting of AAA--p#999 accepts the input BOE--p#767. A mask
setting of OOOOO@XXX accepts the input vad12@3Up.
Arbitrary Mask option
The Custom format category lets you create new data formats and keystroke validation
scripts with your own custom JavaScripts. For example, you can define a new currency
format or limit the entry to specific keystroke characters. To access the Acrobat JavaScript
Scripting Reference, go to http://partners.adobe.com/links/acrobat (English only) on the
Adobe website.
Note: Select None from the menu if you do not want to specify any special form-field
formatting.