How do I make a text field expand in depth so I can see it in print?

I am totally new to making forms in Designer. So please bear with me.
I created a simple form for teachers to use as an evaluation tool. A question is asked on the form, and the teachers have space to reply in the text field just below.
The trouble is, I want the expanding field to actually "push" the content below it as the field increases in depth. That way, when users print the form for the record, their responses can be viewed in their entirety on the page.
At the moment, the text fields expand with *scrollbars,* which allow multiple lines of text -- but when you print, you only see a few lines.
How can I accomplish this?
Thanks to everyone for your help. -- Barbara

Hi Barbara,
Basically, you do it by creating a dynamic form.
WARNING: When you do this, other parts of your form may go wonkers if they're not set up carefully, so be sure and save a copy of the original first.
--Be sure your form is saved as a dynamic PDF. Check to make sure the preview type is set for Interactive (File menu > Form Properties > Defaults > Preview Type)
--Set the text field itself to "Expand to fit" (Layout palette, Height)
--Wrap it in a subform set to "Flow Content" (Object palette, Type. Also check "Allow Page Breaks within Content" on the Object palette)
--Set the main subform for the page it's on to "Flow Content" as well.
You'll still see the scroll bars, but after you exit the field it will expand the way you want it to.
You can read up on the two types of subforms in Designer Help.
Let me know if that works for you.
Ann

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