Populating a text field in a form based on selection from a list field?

Hello,
I'm using Acrobat 9 on a mac.
In the list field users choose their hospital name. I then want the address associated with this hospital to populate a text field. Where do I enter the hospital addresses and the "script" (if hospital X then this address)? I've copied this list field and am using it in multiple places on the form by utilizing "global binding" and this is working well.
Also, can the choices in a list field "drop down" or is the only option available a "click through?"
Thanks in advance for your help!!

hi, i've seen this problem before but can't remember what the solution was...
but just by searching on this forum resulted in this link
Re: Copy and Paste
hope it helps

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