Redefine form field property defaults

After you change properties for a specific type of form field, you can set those properties as the default set for that type. For example, you can create a check box, change its properties, and then save the properties as the default values. This would not affect the default properties of other types of form fields, such as text boxes or radio buttons.

  1. If necessary, do one of the following to go to form-editing mode and to activate the Select Object tool:

    • Choose Forms > Edit Form In Acrobat so that a check mark appears next to that command on the Forms menu.

    • Choose Tools > Advanced Editing > Select Object Tool.

  2. Right-click/Control-click the form field for which you have already changed properties, and choose Use Current Properties As New Defaults.
Note: Changing the default properties does not change the settings for existing form fields of that type. The new defaults apply only to new fields that you create.