Filling out form without having to see message bar

Hello:
I am creating a form for the first time, and it is working well (in Acrobate 9.3.2). However, since I will distribute the form to people who are not computer/software savvy, I do not want the message bar visibel (it says "Please fill out the following form. When finished, click Submit form to return the completed form. You can save data typed into this form." + Highlight fields" and "Submit form").
For instance, this method does not work when I myself fill out my form in Acrobat Reader (no e-mail message is sent).
So, I want to tell people to fill out the form, save it, and then attach it to an e-mail message.
How can II hide the message bar?
Grateful for help.
Regards,
Hans L

Enabling or disabling the Document Message Bar is a user-based preference and cannot be set within your form. To disable go to Edit > Preferences > Forms > General "Always hide forms document message bar".
If you have more Acrobat-specific questions please post them in the Acrobat U2U forums or the AcrobatUsers.com forums. Currently you are in the Acrobat.com forums.

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