I need to create a fillable template for routine service orders that agents will use on varied machines and slow conne…
Open Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
Select the main menu and choose File, then select Create to start a new PDF.
Go to the left pane and select Prepare Form.
In the Prepare Form window, confirm Blank Page is selected, then click to proceed.
Use the toolbar to choose a form field type (such as text field, checkbox, radio button, dropdown, or signature field).
Click on the blank page to place each form field where you want it.
Double-click each field to open its properties and customize its name, appearance, and options.
Repeat steps 5–7 to add and configure all required fields for your form.
When finished, select File > Save to save your fillable PDF form.
You can drag and resize form fields directly on the blank page for precise placement.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Making a form in Word uses Word's own tools, which do not create accessible PDF form fields when you save it. In Acrobat, the 'Prepare a Form' tool creates real, accessible PDF form fields. It's best to start with a plain, well-organized Word document, then use Acrobat to add the fillable parts. This ensures your form works correctly and can be used by everyone.
Running the Accessibility Checker helps you find problems that might make your form hard for some people to use. It checks for things like missing labels or incorrect tab order. Fixing these issues makes your form usable for people who use screen readers or other assistive technologies, ensuring everyone can fill it out easily.