PDF Reader 7 Quick Reference Guide - Nuance

Filling PDF forms
Some PDF files include fillable forms, based on XFA or other formhandling
standards. If you receive such a form, and form filling is
permitted by the file’s security settings, you can fill the form in PDF
Reader and then return it via e-mail.
To fill the form choose the Hand tool then click in the fields one after the
other to enter text or make choices. You can also use the Tab or arrow
keys to move between controls. The range of form controls are as
follows:
Checkbox: Click on it to select it. Click again to deselect it. When
checkboxes are grouped, they can be selected or deselected
independently.
Radio button: Click on it to select it. Click again to deselect it.
Radio buttons are always grouped and only one button in the group can
be selected.
Text field: Click the field to select it, click again to set a text cursor,
enter a response.
Comb box: This is a special type of text field that defines character
spacing. Each character entered is placed in its own comb cell.
List box: Click the control to open a list and choose an item.
Combo box: Click the control to select it. Either choose a response
from those in the list or enter text.
Signature field: If you have a form with an unfilled signature field
you can add your own digital signature. Please consult the Help system of
your operating system on how to create a signature identity. You can also
verify the authenticity of a signature field that someone else signed (see
below).
Button: A button control typically leads to an action being performed
when it is clicked – such as jumping to another page or submitting the
form to a stored URL. This may require JavaScript to have been enabled
at installation time.
The Form toolbar has two controls:
Highlight Fields: Puts a highlight on all form controls so they are easier
to find.
Reset Fields: Removes all data entered into the form so you can start
again.
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