Form Field Mode in Acrobat X Standard?

My company is currently using Acrobat 9 Pro to design forms and we’re constantly using the “Add or Edit Form Fields” function. We also resize, and modify the properties of each form field in “Form Field mode”. Are these features found in Acrobat X Standard or do we have to get X Pro?

Yes, you can create and edit forms with Standard. It won't allow you to add/edit document-level JavaScripts or add the digital signature usage right when Reader-enablinga document, however.

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