How to Make Acrobat Sign Form Fields Required by Default
Question details
The user needs a faster way to make newly added Adobe Sign form fields required by default, rather than manually configuring each field individually.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Sign
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating interactive PDF forms with multiple mandatory fields.
- Observed behavior
- Newly added fields are optional by default (except for signatures), making the form creation process tedious and time-consuming.
Ensure you are in the form authoring or 'Prepare Form' mode and have sufficient editing permissions for the document.
Set Required Status as the New Default
Apply the required status to all future fields by saving your current field's properties as the new default setting.
This is the most efficient method if you are about to create multiple new fields and want all of them to be mandatory from the moment they are placed.
Click to select a form field that has already been marked as required in its properties.
Right-click the selected field to open the drop-down context menu.
Click on 'Use Current Properties as New Defaults'. Any new fields you create will now automatically inherit the required status.
Bulk Edit Multiple Fields Simultaneously
Select multiple existing fields at once to change their properties together in a single action.
Duplicate an Existing Required Field
Quickly copy an already configured required field to maintain its exact properties.
Edit and Manage PDF Forms with WPS PDF
WPS Office provides a comprehensive PDF editor that allows you to effortlessly create, edit, and manage interactive PDF forms, serving as a powerful and highly compatible document solution.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document using the WPS PDF editor.
- 2. Navigate to the Form tab: Click on the 'Form' tab located in the top navigation ribbon to access form creation tools.
- 3. Add form fields: Select the desired form field type, such as 'Text Field', and click on the page to place it.
- 4. Modify properties: Double-click the newly added field to open its properties menu, where you can easily mark it as a required field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make all existing fields required in one click?
Yes, you can press Ctrl+A (or Command+A on Mac) while in form editing mode to select all fields on the page. Then, right-click to open their properties and check the 'Required' box to apply it to all selected fields simultaneously.
Why are only signature fields required by default in Adobe Sign?
Signature fields are the primary purpose of electronic signature workflows, so they are strictly enforced by default. Other fields, like text boxes or dates, are treated as optional supplemental data unless the document creator explicitly marks them as mandatory.
Does duplicating a field also duplicate its name?
Yes. When copying and pasting a form field, the new field will inherit the exact same name. You must manually rename the duplicated field if you want it to capture distinct data; otherwise, data entered in one field will automatically populate the duplicate.
