Selective Restricted Form Fields

[jeffhardypro]

Acrobat Pro DC (CC); How can I make only 4 fields editable (including signature) on a restricted multifield form? I've looked for a solution everywhere. It is a contract/estimate that my client fills and then restricts. He sends to client for name, signature, auth checkbox and PO. I have used "Protect" and checked properties but am only able to apply generally to the WHOLE form. I also tried to un/restrict editing of individual fields but it also applies to ALL fields. So to be clear I want to selectively restrict which should be easy! I sent the above to Adobe Chat Help, Twitter, and I've called and support is not very responsive.

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[try67 · Accepted solution]

Set the fields you don't want to be editable as read-only or as hidden.

[jeffhardypro]

Thank you. I figured this out and you are correct, although it seems a bit clunky. But are the fields editable by someone with Acrobat DC without adding security? This is the most important part.

[try67]

Yes, someone with Acrobat will be able to edit those fields. To prevent that you must use a security policy or a digital signature.

[jeffhardypro]

The issue is that once you protect the form then NONE of the fields are editable. I need a few fields available for the client to sign, add PO, click checkbox...Any ideas?

[try67]

A digital signature can be used to lock just some fields. That's the only method I'm aware of to do it.

[jeffhardypro]

I haven't seen any reference for that.  I'll take a look. Do you have a link for that by chance? Thanks for your help!

https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-to-lock-form-fields-using-a-digital-signature

[try67]

It seems like you found a link already... In step #6 of the tutorial you'll see that you can select which fields to lock using the digital signature field, and which to leave editable.