Return data on fillable pdf

Sending out a fillable pdf, but when page comes back (even using the distribute option) the data is apparently in xml form.  It is not in the filled out page form.  How do I change the default on my pdf form to make it come back as a filled form?

If you set up a text field so that it allows rich text formatting, it allows you to change the font color, underlining, strikethrough, font size, etc. No highlighting text though.

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