Filling Form Fields

I am creating a form in Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional and I want it to automatically fill in the rest of the field once the user types what they need in it. A good example of this is when you fill out a check and draw a line through the end of the pay field so that nothing can be added. I would like to use * or - to finish the field. Thanks.

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Hi!
I searched the "old" forum and have very good help from UVSAR but unfortunately I'm not able to access my message sent to that forum anymore.
[I could never thank all the people who answered because I keep receiving "Your submission has triggered the spam filter and will not be accepted.""]
I've have never use Java scripts in my life: I started about three days ago.
1) I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro X (Windows 7)
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3) After I created a form using Acrobat Pro X;
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var isFilled = true;
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Once again Thank you so very very much to all the kind people who take their time to share knowledge...
I'm not a native speaker, sorry for some errors
Best regards
AC

Hi Winnie
Unfortunately I have been sick and did not read the message before. I apologize.
I have not received help beyond what is on the page. But when I get I tell you.
I hope you can get answers. If you receive, I ask that you share with me.
thank you very much
best regards
AC
Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:33:10 -0700
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Subject: Pop up Window before saving remembering the need (forcing) to fill required fields in a form
    Re: Pop up Window before saving remembering the need (forcing) to fill required fields in a form
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Hi ACI wonder if you can share any responses on to your question above?I too have never used a script but, I have the same problems as you in regards to building a form. And wants to have the same 'protection' and message reminders for the end users. Any information, including a script and/or a contact email of experts you can share with me will help tremendously. Thank you so much in advance. Winnie
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Best,
Sara

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