CS2+ JS -- convert item to interactive button

Hi everyone:
I was wondering if anyone had a script for converting multiple text boxes into interactive buttons in InDesign that will work in a PDF file?
I'm primarily using CS2, but I do have access to CS3 and CS4 as well.
Thanks!
Theresa

Hi Harbs:
Could you please help me out with a script to perform that task?
I'm current using JS on CS2.
I need to add a hyperlink to several text boxes that are anchored in text.
Thanks!
Theresa

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