Want to create a InDesign document that is Interactive as a PDF

I want to create an InDesign form that is made into a PDF that can be filled out (populated with their answers) and returned via email to someone.
Can I make the document in InDesign or do I have to do it in Acrobat? I am running CS2.
If you can point me into the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
Barb

Just started doing interactive PDFs so I'm learning as I go. Been using Sandee's VQS and Scott Citron's Professional Design Techniques to learn the mechanics. Scott's book is my current favorite. Sure hope he gets well soon.
I rushed through most of the books to get the first issue out but I have a week or so to smooth out my template. Main concern is navigation. I don't want page numbers on the pages but I do want people to click on nav guide and be taken to a specific page. Here's an example of what I mean (note how the page you're on is indicated in red):
layout template
I can't upload the entire PDF since it's proprietary material. Not even sure there is still an Adobe magazine. Is that now called Layers?
Reading up on bookmarks, buttons and hyperlinks this morning. If I complete my template today, I'll put it up later.

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