List boxes are used when you want to give the user the opportunity to pick…multiple options within a field.…For instance here, we've been asked to help name a new line of flavored oils.…If I click on the list, this little scrollbar shows up and I can see what my options are.…Now let's see, do I like any of these?…HerbOlive, I sort of like that.…What if I want to pick another one?…Well, the caption up here tells me that on the PC I can Ctrl+Click my…selections, on the Mac I can Command+Click.…So I am going to go down here and I think I sort of like Modern Olive, so…I'll Ctrl+Click that.…
There isn't a submit button on this form, but if there were when I submit this…data it's going to include both of those choices.…So how do you create a list box?…I am going to go to the start file, go to Tools>Edit, the auto recognition…feature raise its head and says, you want me to help? Nope.…So I am going to make my own list box.…So if I just click-and-drag to create my rectangular field and I am going to…name it names, but then I am going to go right to All Properties, so that I can…
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2/16/2012- Designing forms in multiple applications
- Creating and editing fields
- Using auto-recognition
- Adding buttons and check boxes
- Creating and adding artwork
- Performing math in a form
- Creating an order form
- Securing forms with passwords and digital signatures
- Distributing forms via email or Acrobat.com
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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1. Designing Forms
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Designing forms in Word7m 32s
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Designing forms in InDesign11m 27s
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Looking at a finished PDF1m 39s
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Enabling Reader users2m 38s
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2. Creating and Editing Form Fields
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Using auto-recognition2m 36s
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Understanding fields4m 32s
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Designing for neatness4m 51s
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Creating text fields9m 8s
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Creating check boxes4m 19s
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Creating radio buttons4m 21s
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Creating list boxes3m 39s
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Creating dropdown boxes1m 43s
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Introducing buttons2m 19s
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Activating buttons3m 40s
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Using show/hide fields7m 45s
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Creating signature fields2m 48s
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Duplicating fields3m 4s
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Multiple fields3m 6s
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Editing forms5m 12s
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Reading barcodes2m 14s
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3. Performing Math
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Creating an order form3m 41s
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4. Securing Forms
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Setting passwords4m 20s
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5. Distributing and Managing
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Reducing file size1m 17s
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Distributing with email3m 13s
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Managing data with Excel1m 56s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 19s
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