How to Fix Missing Submit Button Option in Adobe Acrobat Pro Forms
Question details
The user is unable to find the Submit button option while using the Prepare Form workflow to create a fillable document.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro 2018
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating or editing a fillable PDF form and attempting to add a functional Submit button.
- Observed behavior
- The workflow interface only appears to offer a radio button, and the expected Submit button option seems to be missing from the available tools.
Ensure you have your document open in the 'Prepare Form' workspace and verify that you have full editing permissions for the active PDF file.
Select the Correct Button Field Type in the Toolbar
Identify and select the standard Button field instead of the Radio Button tool to create a functional Submit button on your PDF form.
In Adobe Acrobat Pro 2018, the Submit button is not a standalone tool but rather an action assigned to a standard 'Push Button'. Users often mistake the Radio Button tool for the standard Button tool, leading to confusion when trying to configure submission settings.
Open your document in Adobe Acrobat Pro, go to the 'Tools' pane on the right or top menu, and select 'Prepare Form'.
Look at the form field toolbar at the top of the workspace. Find the 'Add a button' icon, which typically looks like a small rectangle with 'OK' written inside it. Do not click the circle-shaped 'Radio Button' tool.
Click the 'Add a button' icon, then click anywhere on your document page to place the button.
Double-click the newly placed button to open its Properties. Navigate to the 'Actions' tab, select 'Submit a form' from the 'Select Action' dropdown, click 'Add', and enter your submission details.
Add Submit Buttons to PDF Forms Easily Using WPS Office
Avoid complex toolbars and hidden menus by using WPS Office's intuitive PDF editor. You can quickly design interactive forms, insert customizable push buttons, and configure submit actions in just a few straightforward clicks.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your target PDF document.
- 2. Navigate to the Form tab: Click on the 'Form' tab located on the top ribbon to reveal all form controls.
- 3. Select the Push Button tool: Click the 'Push Button' icon from the available interactive controls and draw the button on your page.
- 4. Set the submit action: Double-click the button to open its properties menu, go to the actions settings, and select 'Submit a form' to configure your destination URL or email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I see the form field toolbar in Adobe Acrobat?
You must activate the 'Prepare Form' tool first. Go to Tools > Prepare Form to reveal the specific toolbar required for adding text fields, checkboxes, and buttons to your document.
How do I configure a button to submit a PDF form via email?
Right-click your placed button and select 'Properties'. Go to the 'Actions' tab, select 'Submit a form' from the dropdown, click 'Add', and enter 'mailto:your-email@example.com' in the URL field.
What is the difference between a radio button and a push button in PDF forms?
A radio button is designed to let users select only one option from a mutually exclusive group of choices. A push button is interactive and triggers a specific action, such as printing the document, clearing form data, or submitting the filled form.
