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Editing form that were created in MS Word

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2011-09-08 09:38:02
dhollen
Registered: Sep 8 2011
Posts: 3
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I created most of my text for my form in MS Word since it is easier, and then converted the document to a PDF, adding radio buttons, combo boxes, etc. to complete the form. I need to edit some of the text that was originally created in the word document. Is there a way to do this in the PDF file, or do I need to go back to my Word document to make the change and recreate the form? I found that the Advanced Editing - Touchup tool does not work for this, it only appears to allow changes to what was created in the PDF form.
 
Diana Hollenbach

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 8.2.3, Windows
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2011-09-08 10:40:19
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George_Johnson
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Registered: Jul 6 2008
Posts: 1875
Accepted Answer
It is far better to make the edits in the Word source document and create a new PDF. Then open the old PDF that you've added form fields to and replace the old pages with the new (Document > Replace Pages). Any fields, links, bookmarks, code, etc. will be retained.
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2011-09-08 11:39:07
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dhollen
Registered: Sep 8 2011
Posts: 3
Thank you George. I thought that option replaced entire pages. I tried it and it worked. You are a life saver! Thanks!
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2011-09-08 11:59:55
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George_Johnson
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Registered: Jul 6 2008
Posts: 1875
It does replace entire pages.
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2011-09-08 12:03:43
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dhollen
Registered: Sep 8 2011
Posts: 3
Yes, just the word document portion is replaced. Like you stated, the form fields are retained. Initially I thought I would have to recreate the form fields.
Thanks!
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