One form field in multiple locations

I am new to the forum and use of Adobe Form Filler.
I am also not a programmer, but can usually find my way around ok.
I would like to know if it's possible to create a field that can be used in more than one location in a file, so that the user enters the data once, and the data will populate in more than one area, .i.e., entering a name at the top of the form which can then be used to create a signature line at the bottom of the form.
Is there a setting in the FormFiller area that can do this quickly and easily?
Or can this only be done using JavaScript? Does anyone have a script for this written and can share it with me?
Thanks.

Just copy&paste the same field, or make multiple fields and give them the
same name.

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I had considered this as well.
That solution would work in an ideal situation. In this situation, however, it would probably not be a final workable solution. Consider the case above. This organization needs the full legal name on the application. However, in the first field our friendly sales department enters Billy (instead of William). If the "duplicate field" solution was embraced, Billy would automatically be embedded and a denial instantly triggered.
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