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Open Adobe Acrobat Pro on your computer.
Select the Tools tab.
Find and select Prepare Form under Forms.
Choose an existing file to use as your form, or select the option to create a new one.
Best practiceIf your form is not already a PDF, convert it to PDF before starting this process.
Click Start to let Acrobat detect form fields automatically, or manually add fields as needed.
Best practiceLetting Acrobat auto-detect fields can save time, but always review and adjust the detected fields for accuracy.
Use the toolbar to add, move, or delete form fields such as text boxes, checkboxes, and drop-down lists.
Double-click any form field to edit its properties, such as name, tooltip, and appearance.
When finished, use File > Save to save your fillable PDF form.
You can quickly test your form by switching to Preview mode in the Prepare Form tool to see how users will fill it out.
This runs in the Acrobat app - there is no separate API for this task.
Making a form in Word uses Word's own tools, but these do not create accessible PDF fields when you save it as a PDF. Acrobat's 'Prepare a form' tool is designed specifically to create fillable PDF fields that work correctly and can be made accessible. Always use Acrobat's tool for the best results when creating PDF forms, even if you start with a Word document.
A Tooltip is important because it provides a description of the form field. This description is read aloud by screen readers, helping users who are visually impaired understand what information they need to enter into each field. Without Tooltips, these users might not be able to complete the form correctly.