Where to Find the Create Form Tool in Adobe Acrobat Pro
Question details
The user needs to find the tool to create an interactive PDF form, which they remember as 'Create Form', but it is missing from the Tools menu.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to create a new interactive PDF form or convert an existing document into a fillable form.
- Observed behavior
- The 'Create Form' button cannot be found within the Adobe Acrobat Pro Tools menu.
Ensure you are using a premium version of Adobe Acrobat Pro and that your software is updated, as free reader versions do not include form creation capabilities.
Use the Prepare Form Tool
In current versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro, the tool for creating interactive forms has been renamed to 'Prepare Form'.
Software updates often bring changes to the interface and terminology. The functionality you are looking for is still fully available but is now grouped under a new name that better reflects its ability to automatically detect and prepare form fields from flat documents.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro and click on the 'Tools' tab located at the top left of the main application window.
Scroll through the available tool categories and find the purple icon labeled 'Prepare Form'.
Click on 'Prepare Form' to launch the utility. You will be prompted to select a file, scan a document, or start with a blank page to begin adding interactive text fields, checkboxes, and buttons.
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- 2. Fill out the fields: Click directly into any highlighted text box or form field to type your information.
- 3. Add a signature: Navigate to the 'Fill & Sign' or 'Comment' tab to insert your electronic signature.
- 4. Save the completed form: Click the 'Save' icon or press Ctrl+S to save the filled document to your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Prepare Form tool in Adobe Acrobat Reader?
No, Adobe Acrobat Reader only allows you to view and fill out existing interactive PDF forms. To create or edit form fields, you must have a paid subscription to Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard.
Why did Adobe change the tool name from Create Form to Prepare Form?
Adobe updated the name to 'Prepare Form' to better reflect the tool's advanced capability to scan existing Word documents or PDFs and automatically prepare them by recognizing where form fields should go, rather than just creating them manually.
How do I add a 'Prepare Form' shortcut to my right pane?
Go to the 'Tools' tab, find the 'Prepare Form' icon, click the drop-down arrow below it, and select 'Add Shortcut'. It will now appear in your right-hand shortcut pane for quick access.
Does the Prepare Form tool automatically detect fields on a scanned document?
Yes, if you select a scanned document or image when opening the Prepare Form tool, Adobe will run optical character recognition (OCR) and attempt to automatically place text boxes over recognizable lines and blank spaces.
