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Creating PDF Forms in InDesign

Chad Chelius
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This article appeared in Issue 133 of InDesign Magazine.

Save time and gain control by building and exporting PDF forms directly from InDesign

In a perfect world with uninterrupted internet access available everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine web-based forms completely replacing PDF forms. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and as much as I want my internet connection to always be “on,” the reality is that it’s not. So PDF forms will probably continue to be an important tool for gathering information.

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Chad Chelius
Chad Chelius is a trainer, author, consultant, and speaker residing in the Philadelphia area. He’s been using Adobe products for over 25 years and began his career in the design and publishing industry. As an Adobe Certified Instructor and a consultant, he teaches and advises on all Adobe print and web products, specializing in InDesign and InCopy workflows, Illustrator, and PDF accessibility using Adobe Acrobat. He works with clients both large and small, in and outside the United States, helping them to solve problems, work smarter, and more efficiently using Adobe products.
  • Pamela Giles says:
    May 25, 2020 at 10:12 am

    Thank you for this helpful article. I’ve tried to make forms right from InDesign before and given up because it was just way harder than it seems like it should be. These tips are great!

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  • Genevieve Kellam says:
    February 16, 2023 at 6:37 am

    Excellent article…the more I can accomplish in InDesign before it ever gets to Acrobat Pro, the easier it is! Thanks for your step-by-step insructions and easy to follow tips.

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