Database Search in PDF Form

I am creating a PDF form and would like to know/learn to link a database that would appear in a dropdown menu when selected (e.g., Excel spreadsheet). Can this be done? If yes, how?
Thank you

The only way to do this is via ADBC with JavaScript. It was last available with Acrobat 9 and doesn't work with Reader. If you can deal with these limitations and you'd like more information, start with the Acrobat JavaScript reference. Setting it up to work with Excel can be tricky and some good information is available at subscription site www.pdfscripting.com
XFA forms created with LiveCycle Designer are able to connect to databases, but in a different way than what's possible with ADBC. If interested, ask about this over on the LiveCycle Designer forum.

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----- Document.Page1.txt_MRN::exit: - (JavaScript, client) -----------------------------------------
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