How to Delete a Text Field in Adobe Acrobat

Once a text field has been created in Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, it takes only a few steps to delete it. The “Text Field Tool” you used to create the text field needs to be selected and then used to delete the text field you want to get rid of. Follow the steps below to find out how you can use this method to delete a text field in Acrobat.

  1. Start Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional and open an existing PDF to which you have already added a text field that you now want to delete from the document.
  2. Step 2

    Choose the “View” menu, point to “Toolbars” and click “Forms” to display the “Forms” toolbar if necessary.

  3. Step 3

    Select the “Text Field Tool” from the “Forms” toolbar. The “Text Field Tool” is the sixth tool on the toolbar and is depicted by a picture of a text field with the letter “T” inside.

  4. Step 4

    Click the text field from the PDF document that you want to delete. You can click on any of the sizing handles or anywhere inside the text field. The text field will be highlighted in red once you have selected it.

  5. Step 5

    Press the “Delete” key on your keyboard. The selected text field will immediately be deleted from the PDF document.

  6. Step 6

    Continue to delete any other text fields in the PDF that you want to erase from the Acrobat PDF.

How to Work with Bar Codes in Adobe Acrobat 8

Including a bar code into your Adobe Acrobat 8 document adds a degree of professionalism to your layout, and increases the efficiency and accuracy of your labels. Adobe Acrobat 8 is capable of setting up scripts that will translate the text fields that you specify into one of several different types of barcode, scannable by several different types of equipment. Working with barcodes in Adobe Acrobat 8 can be somewhat difficult. Adobe warns that creating barcode scripts in Acrobat “requires a basic competency with JavaScript and a familiarity with Acrobat-specific JavaScript.”

  1. Create a new Acrobat file, or open an existing project.
  2. Step 2

    Open the “Edit” menu at the top of the screen and click “Preferences” to open the Preferences window.

  3. Step 3

    Select “Automatically Calculate Field Values” in the Preferences window. Click “OK.”

  4. Step 4

    Open the “Tool” menu at the top of the screen. Click “Forms” and select “Barcode Tool.”

  5. Step 5

    Use the barcode tool to draw out a rectangular area. This will define the size of your barcode.

  6. Step 6

    Click the “Value” tab in the Barcode Field Properties window. Choose whether to the XML or Tab Delimited format under the “Encode Using” header. Use the “Pick” button to select which fields you would like to be encoded into the barcode.

  7. Step 7

    Click “Custom Calculation Script” and click the “Edit” button. If applicable, enter a prepared JavaScript code in the edit window.

  8. Step 8

    Click the “Options” tab in the Barcode Field Properties window. Select either “PDF417,” “QR Code,” or “Data Matrix” under the “Symbology” heading. This will determine what type of encoding your barcode will use.

  9. Step 9

    Under the “Decode Condition” heading, select what type of device will be used to scan the barcode (hand-held scanner, document scanner, etc).

  10. Step 10

    When you are satisfied with the settings that you have chosen, click “OK” to save your changes and close the Barcode Field Properties window.

    Tips & Warnings
    • Test your barcode before implementing it.

How to Install Adobe Reader Acrobat 8

Adobe is a leader in graphics software, and Adobe Acrobat 8 may be their most widely used product. The combined power of Adobe Reader, free for download, and Adobe Acrobat, a highly capable PDF tool, makes for a dynamic solution to PDF creation, editing and management issues. Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat 8 are used in conjunction, and they are available for purchase and installation.

  1. Purchase the software. Unlike Adobe Reader 8, which is available for free download on the Internet, Adobe Acrobat 8 is available for purchase only. Visit Amazon.com or another online retailer to find the product, or buy the software from a local electronics store. The item is available in both Standard and Professional versions; the Professional version costs about two times the Standard version price.
  2. Step 2

    Once you have the product, open the package and identify the contents. Locate the product key. You also need to locate the activation code; Adobe has a strict process of activation to prevent software piracy and unauthorized distribution, so you must have the code handy before you can continue.

  3. Step 3

    Install the software by placing the CD/DVD in your drive and running the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions, and when prompted enter your activation code. If you have issues with your Internet connection, call Adobe with the number located on your product and activate the software over the phone.

  4. Step 4

    Troubleshoot any problems. Several issues could occur in the download process, including a “too many activations” error. This could occur if the product has been activated on more than one machine. If you wish to install it on your computer but it is still activated on another computer, you must first deactivate it from that computer. If you wish to use it on two computers, buy another license by following the on-screen prompts. If you cannot click to accept the EULA Software Agreement, the problem might be a screen resolution issue. Make sure your screen is set to 1,024 by 768 pixels for installation. Also, press “Enter” to accept instead of clicking on the button.

  5. Step 5

    Begin using Acrobat 8. Acrobat 8 comes with a variety of features, many of which go largely unused by Acrobat users. In Acrobat, you can combine multiple files into a PDF package, you can scan documents with OCR reading technology to create PDF documents, and the version 8 allows complete sharing of documents in real time via Flash and Flash Player. Get to know your Adobe Acrobat and Reader 8 by watching the included tutorials, and consult the “Help” section often to get tips on running the program.

How to Update Acrobat Reader 8

Originally called Acrobat Reader, Adobe’s PDF-viewing application is now known simply as Adobe Reader. The program allows users to open documents created in the Portable Document Format, fill out form fields, add comments, adjust basic security settings, read file contents aloud and print PDF files. Adobe occasionally updates the program to fix bugs, patch security holes and improve the user experience. Once you know where to look, finding and installing updates to Adobe Reader 8 becomes a quick task.

  1. Open Adobe Reader 8.
  2. Step 2

    Click “Help” in the top menu bar and select “Check for Updates.” The Adobe Updater program starts immediately and begins searching for updates to Adobe Reader and any other Adobe applications installed on your computer.

  3. Step 3

    Click “Show Details” to see the available updates found by Adobe Updater.

  4. Step 4

    Check the box next to the name of each update you want to install.

  5. Step 5

    Click the “Download and Install Updates” button. Adobe Updater downloads the updates from Adobe’s website and installs them automatically. Depending on the nature of the update, you may be prompted to restart your computer after the update process finishes. Select “Restart Now” or “Restart Later” if this occurs. Click “Quit” otherwise.

Tips & Warnings
  • Close all open Adobe programs before the update installation process begins to avoid error messages.

How to Create Fill and Print Forms in Acrobat 8

A PDF fill form has a number of blank fields into which the user can click and type information. In order to create fill and print forms in Acrobat 8, you need to first open your document in Adobe Acrobat (which converts it to PDF format), then add your form fields in the Acrobat program. Keep in mind that you need Acrobat 8 Professional to use form options.

  1. Click “File,” “Create PDF,” then “From File” on the Acrobat main menu. Browse for the file that you want to turn into a fill form and click “Open” to convert it to PDF format in the Acrobat program. (You can also click the “Create PDF” icon on your toolbar and follow the same instructions).
  2. Step 2

    Click “Forms” on the Acrobat main menu and then ” Edit Form In Acrobat.” This will bring up the “Forms” toolbar.

  3. Step 3

    Select the option to create a new form field on the toolbar. Click the location in your document where you want to add the field. A “Properties” dialog box will appear.

  4. Step 4

    Enter your desired properties for the form field, such as name of the field, appearance (like border, fill color and font), and type (radio, checkbox, or standard text field). So for instance, if you want to add a “Name” field to the document, you would choose a “text” style box and you can choose to add a dark border around the box so that the user will know exactly where to type in his name.

  5. Step 5

    Repeat steps three and four for all of the fields in your document.

  6. Step 6

    Save the updated PDF file in Acrobat and send or upload the file to your members or customers. They will now be able to fill out the PDF form online and then print it just as it appears on the screen.

Difference Between Acrobat 8 Standard & Professional

Adobe Acrobat 8 was released with Adobe’s Creative Suite 3 (CS3) as an upgrade to Adobe Acrobat 7. At this time Adobe released two different versions of Acrobat 8, Standard and Professional. Standard was designed for home users who simply needed to create Portable Document Format (PDF) files, while the Professional version included additional tools specifically for businesses and designers.

    Adobe CS3

  1. Adobe included the Professional version of Acrobat 8 with its third creative suite.

    2. Create Forms

  2. Users of Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional can create forms that can be filled out within Adobe Reader or Acrobat. Static forms can also be converted to interactive forms.

    3. Enable Digital Signature in Reader

  3. Users of Acrobat 8 Professional can allow those who have Adobe Reader to digitally sign a PDF document. This provides for better collaboration with people who do not have Acrobat.

    4. Touchup Object Tool

  4. Acrobat 8 Standard’s “Advanced Editing” menu does not include the “Touchup Object” tool. This tool lets you copy, move and delete objects in the PDF without opening the original document.

    5. Redaction Tool

  5. Acrobat 8 Professional includes a redaction tool that allows you to completely remove data from a PDF file.

    6. No Standard for Mac

  6. Adobe 8 Standard is not available for Mac. Adobe released only a Professional version of Acrobat for Macintosh users.

How to Remove a Password in Adobe Acrobat 8

Adobe Acrobat is the software you need to gather PDF files and manipulate them. You can create editable forms and multi-page portfolios and send files that anyone can view. Adobe Acrobat 8 allows you to protect your documents by adding a security password. You can add a Document Open password, which prompts a password entry before anyone opens the PDF or a Permissions password, which restricts people from changing the document’s features. According to Adobe, it is preferable to add both types of passwords because of the added security. You can also delete this password when needed.

  1. Open your secured PDF document. You will need to have the permissions to make changes on the document or know the appropriate passwords to remove security.
  2. Step 2

    Click the “Tasks” toolbar. Click the “Secure” button, which is a lock icon.

  3. Step 3

    Select “Remove Security.”

  4. Step 4

    Type in your password. A prompt will you ask you if you want to remove security. Click “Yes.”

  5. Step 5

    Type in the Permissions password if you have one. Click “OK.” This will remove all password security.

How to Convert a Form From Acrobat 5 to 8

Adobe Acrobat version 8 is a program for creating and viewing documents in the Portable Document Format (PDF) Adobe Systems Incorporated in 1993. PDF files can contain text and images, as well as editable form elements, so that users can select from a set list of fill data when filling out a form. PDF form creation has been a part of the Adobe Acrobat software for a number of previous versions, including version 5. Converting a form created in version 5 to version 8 requires a few simple steps within Acrobat 8 or higher.

  1. Open Acrobat 8 by double clicking on it’s icon, or selecting it from the “Programs” list in the Windows start menu.
  2. Step 2

    Click on “File” in the menu bar, and select “Open.” A dialog window will pop up.

  3. Step 3

    Select your Acrobat 5 form in the “Open” dialog, then click the “Open” button on the bottom right of the window.

  4. Step 4

    Click on “File” in the menu bar once the form has opened, and select “Save As.” Another dialog window will pop up.

  5. Step 5

    Select the folder where you want to save the file, change the file name in the field labeled “File name:” and then click the “Save” button on the bottom right of the window. The file will automatically be saved to the new Acrobat 8 format.

How to Change the Language in Adobe Acrobat 8 to French

By default, Adobe Acrobat 8 runs in English. Changing the language settings in Adobe Acrobat 8 makes the program easier to use for non-English readers; all the commands and menu items in the application can be displayed in different languages. Setting the default language to French is a simple process that can be completed in minutes if French Language Support has been installed as an option with Adobe Acrobat 8.

  1. Click “Edit” on the main menu bar of Adobe Acrobat 8 and select the “Preferences” option from the bottom of the menu.
  2. Step 2

    In the “Preferences” window, select “International” from the “Categories” list.

  3. Step 3

    From the “International” options menu, select “French” from the “Application Language” drop down list. You will need to restart Adobe Acrobat 8 before the language change takes place.

  4. Step 4

    Click “OK” to save your preferences, then close Adobe Acrobat 8.

  5. Step 5

    Open Adobe Acrobat 8; the application should now be running in French.

    Tips & Warnings
    • If multiple users of different nationalities will be using Adobe Acrobat 8 on the same computer, select “Choose at Application Startup” from the “Application Language” drop down list. This option allows any user to select which language the application will use when Adobe Acrobat 8 is started.
    • If you need to change the language to a language other than French, select that language instead of French in the “Application Language” drop down menu.
    • If French does not appear in the “Application Language” drop down menu you will need to install French Language Support from the original Adobe Acrobat 8 Install disc.
    • Changing the application language to French will not translate PDF documents into French. Changing the application language only changes the language that the commands and menus display.

How to Create Editable Fields in Acrobat 8

Adobe Acrobat allows users to work with documents in Adobe Systems’ Portable Document Format (PDF). PDFs are commonly used to preserve the appearance of fixed-layout documents and allow for easy sharing across operating systems and platforms. Acrobat provides many tools for viewing, creating and editing PDF files, including functionality that allows users to develop editable form fields. Adding these fields is quick and easy using the program’s Forms feature.

  1. Open the file requiring editable fields. Click “File” in the top menu bar and select “Open.” Locate the file and double-click its icon to open it.
  2. Step 2

    Select your editable field type. Click “Tools” in the top menu bar and select the “Forms” sub-menu. Acrobat 8 offers a wide range of form field types, including text fields, drop-down menus, and check boxes. For this example, select the option labeled “Text Field Tool.”

  3. Step 3

    Place your editable field. Click and hold, and then drag it until the text field reaches your desired size. Release to place the field.

  4. Step 4

    Define your field properties when the Properties dialog box appears. Give your new field a name and choose from a wide range of options that control appearance, default values, actions, data types, validations and calculations. Choose the options that meet your needs, and then click “Close” to confirm your choices.

  5. Step 5

    Test your editable field. Click the “Hand” tool icon near the top of the screen, and then move it over the field you just created; notice how the hand pointer turns into a cursor. Click once to select the field, and then enter sample data to test its functionality and appearance.

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