How to Make a Fillable Form in Adobe Acrobat

Overall summary of the instructions

This guide provides a step-by-step process for creating a fillable PDF form in Adobe Acrobat. It covers selecting the form tool, choosing an existing document, and adding form fields.

TLDR

1. Select Prepare Form tool.
2. Choose an existing document.
3. Add and adjust form fields.
4. Preview and save the form.

Step-by-step detailed guide

Step 1: Select Prepare Form Tool

1. Open Adobe Acrobat.
2. Navigate to the Tools center or the right-hand pane.
3. Select Prepare Form.

Step 2: Choose an Existing Document

1. After selecting Prepare Form, a prompt will appear.
2. Choose an existing document to use as your form. This can be a Word, Excel, InDesign, or PDF file.
3. Click Start.

Step 3: Add and Adjust Form Fields

1. If Form field auto-detection is ON, Adobe Acrobat will automatically detect form fields in the PDF file.
2. Double-check the placement of the form fields to ensure they are correct.
3. Drag and drop additional fields from the top menu as needed.
4. Edit form field details in the right-hand pane.

Step 4: Preview and Save the Form

1. Click Preview to see how your form looks.
2. If further adjustments are needed, click Edit to continue working on the form.
3. Once satisfied, select File > Save As to save your fillable PDF form.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Create Fillable Forms | Adobe Acrobat.