Adding a Reset Button to Your PDF Fillable Form

In this tutorial, we'll walk through the process of adding a reset button to a PDF fillable form using Adobe Acrobat Pro. A reset button allows users to clear all entered data in the form fields with a single click, streamlining the user experience and ensuring data integrity.

Requirements:

• Adobe Acrobat Pro

Steps:

1. Open Your PDF Form in Adobe Acrobat Pro:

   • Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro on your computer.

   • Open the PDF fillable form to which you want to add the reset button.

2. Access the Form Editing Tools:

   • Navigate to the "Tools" menu at the top of the Acrobat Pro interface.

   • Click on "Prepare Form" to access the form editing tools.

3. Select the Button Tool:

   • In the form editing toolbar, locate and click on the "Button" tool.

   • This will allow you to add a button to your PDF form.

4. Place the Reset Button on Your Form:

   • Move your cursor to the location on the form where you want to place the reset button.

   • Click and drag to draw a button of the desired size on the form.

   • Hit “Esc” twice to release the tool selection from your mouse pointer.

5. Set Button Properties:

   • Double-click on the newly added button to open the properties dialog box.

   • In the "General" tab, assign a name to the button (e.g., "Reset").

   • Navigate to the "Options" tab and ensure the label reads "Reset Form".

6. Customize Button Appearance (Optional):

   • Switch to the "Appearance" tab to customize the button's appearance.

   • Adjust settings such as border color, fill color, and font to match your form's design.

7. Program the Button Action:

   • Go to the "Actions" tab in the button properties dialog box.

   • Ensure that the trigger is set to "Mouse Up".

   • From the "Select Action" dropdown menu, choose "Reset a Form".

   • Click "Add" and select all form fields to be reset when the button is clicked.

   • Click "OK" to confirm the action settings.

8. Test the Form:

   • Click "Close" to exit the button properties dialog box.

   • Navigate to the "Prepare Form" tool and click "Preview" to test the form.

   • Fill in some sample data in the form fields.

   • Click on the reset button to ensure that all entered data is cleared.

9. Save and Distribute the Form:

   • Once satisfied with the functionality, save the PDF form.

   • Go to "File" > "Save As" to save the form with a new name if necessary.

   • Distribute the form to users, ensuring they are aware of the reset button's functionality.

Adding a reset button to your PDF fillable form in Adobe Acrobat Pro can enhance user experience and improve data management. By following this step-by-step tutorial, you can easily incorporate this feature into your forms, simplifying data entry and ensuring accuracy.

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