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How-to Guide

How to edit a PDF document using the pdfFiller editor:

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Upload your document using pdfFiller`s uploader
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Choose the Force Required Field feature in the editor's menu
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Make the needed edits to the file
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Push the orange “Done" button at the top right corner
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Rename the document if it's necessary
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Print, email or save the document to your computer

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Force Required Field Feature

The Force Required Field feature ensures that necessary information is always captured before form submission. Whether you are collecting leads, customer feedback, or any crucial data, this feature guarantees completeness.

Key Features

Mandatory Input Validation: Prevents forms from being submitted unless required fields are filled.
Customizable Messages: Provide users with clear instructions on what is missing.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies data entry for users, leading to higher completion rates.

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Lead Generation: Ensure all necessary information is captured before proceeding.
Surveys: Mandate responses to essential questions for more accurate data.
User Registrations: Improve the account setup process by requiring critical information upfront.

This feature directly addresses the issue of incomplete submissions. By enforcing the completion of essential fields, you can reduce follow-up inquiries, streamline data processing, and improve user satisfaction. With a clear structure, users understand what to provide, leading to efficient data collection and enhanced engagement.

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How to Use the Force Required Field Feature in pdfFiller

The Force Required Field feature in pdfFiller allows you to make certain fields mandatory for the user to fill out before they can submit the document. This ensures that all necessary information is provided and reduces the chances of incomplete forms.

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Open the document in pdfFiller
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Click on the 'Edit' button
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Select the field you want to make required
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Right-click on the field and choose 'Properties'
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In the 'Properties' window, check the box that says 'Force Required Field'
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Click 'Save' to apply the changes
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Test the form by filling out the required field and trying to submit the document without filling it out
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If the form cannot be submitted without filling out the required field, the Force Required Field feature is working correctly

By following these simple steps, you can easily implement the Force Required Field feature in pdfFiller and ensure that all necessary information is provided in your documents.

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Provide the required text in the label. Provide a graphic * image in the label with appropriate alt text. Providing a star (asterisk) symbol. Use of color to identify if a form control is required. Providing HTML5 and ARIA required attributes.
The aria-required attribute is used to indicate that user input is required on an element before a form can be submitted. This attribute can be used with any typical HTML form element; it is not limited to elements that have an ARIA role assigned.
Semicolons are required in JavaScript; they're just not required in YOUR JavaScript.
If you are building your own form, you need to remove '#required' → TRUE, from field to bypass validation or assign FALSE value. Now you can do the same for existing form by alter the form using hook_alter_form and unset required attribute or assign FALSE value.
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Position the insertion point where you want the field to appear. Display the Developer tab of the ribbon. In the Controls group click Legacy Tools and then click the Text Form Field tool. Right-click the form field just entered and choose Properties from the resulting Context menu.
Click Advanced in the list of items on the left. Scroll down to the Show document content section and select an option from the Field shading drop-down list. Double-click the field or drag the mouse over it to select it. Then highlighting is added to the gray shading indicating the field is selected.
Firstly, click Underline under Home tab and choose one line style. Then press Shift+ Underscore to get a line. Then place cursor above the line and type the content. As you type, you will find the line gets longer and longer.
Step 1: Load the PDF File. Open your pre-existing PDF form in PDF element, or you can choose to open an existing form template. Step 2: Recognize Form Fields Automatically. Step 3: Fill and Save the Form.
Make sure that the security settings allow form filling. (See File > Properties > Security.) Sometimes form creators forget to convert their PDFs to interactive forms, or they intentionally design a form you can only fill in by hand. If you can't type in the form fields, then the fields are probably not interactive.

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