Pdf auto fill

Once you take a word doc and create a PDF, is there a way to make ALL fields "fillable" automatically? The ones I'm trying only fill a few fields, and it's sooo time consuming to fill each field. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

All fields need to be uniquely named unless you want them to all act the same. Being able to select all fields and selected fields requires using the Hierarchical field naming convention and designing a field naming convention that groups the fields as needed. You can then access the fields by using the desired level of the naming convention. If you do not use the Hierarchical naming convention, then you need to access each field individually.

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I am not looking for an online solution as the information is highly sensitive.
I have already created a form in Acrobat X Pro with the 'master data', and created the (15) forms with identically named fields. How I link the forms now to the master, I cannot figure out (after much searching).
I have read similar questions on the same topic but have not found any answers. I hope this time someone can please help.
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Sounds like the form fields were filled in on a Mac using Mac Preview. This cannot be fixed in Reader only Acrobat. Ask the person who filled in the form to redo their work in Adobe Reader.

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We have a form that requires the user to check a box regarding medical conditions they have (i.e. Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension). Later in the form, they have to type out the same condition into a text box. (I know stupid to double document, but it is required). Is there a script that will auto fill the text box when they check the box? For example, if they check asthma, the text box on a later page in the PDF will say "Asthma, controlled." Is this possible?
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- Michael

Hi M. Krebs,
Is there a text field in the PDF labeled "Today" and set as a date field? And does the Date Options format set for the field match what is in the JavaScript (mm/dd/yyyy)?
Best,
Sara

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Hi George - I'll be as specific as I'm allowed to be (frustrating I know)
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A couple of clarification points.
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I am new at this so details are very helpful. Thank you!

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If I am not making my request understood, please let me know and I will try and reword it.
It is always easy to understand what I are asking but it does not always mean that others understand it.
Thanks,
Greg

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