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Hi,
I have a script set up to run a bunch of forms.
My exported PDF only allows for TAB to move to the next block when entering account no's.
How do I setup "fill in your account no. blocks" without the user having to press TAB before moving to the next block?
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Hi,
what is your exact version of InDesign on what operating system?
Can your task be achieved with InDesign's feature set without using a script?
And if yes, could you show a screenshot of the function?
Can that be done with Acrobat's form feature at all?
I think, moving on to the next block requires pressing TAB.
Regards,
Uwe
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It sounds to me like you're looking to create a "comb" field.
Acrobat has comb fields which separate each number or character into a separate box or block.
Is that what you mean?
Ariel
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Yes, It is a comb field.
I'd like to set it up directly from Indesign instead of Acrobat.
I'm running the forms off a script and going into each pdf to set up comb would be a nightmare.
I cannot even find how to set up Acrobat in Indesign to spit out the forms with comb fields.
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You can't set comb fields in InDesign natively. It's something you'd have to do afterwards, each time, in Acrobat. Yes, it's a nightmare....
Which is why we developed FormMagic. Not a free add-on, but I think you'll appreciate how much time it will save in your workflow: https://www.id-extras.com/products/formmagic
With it, you can create comb fields, set alignment, colour, font, and more. And with FormMaker you can even add validation, calculation and formatting scripts, all within InDesign!
Ariel
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I just downloaded it
Thank you for all your help.