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Q: I have started working with forms. I created one form with several fields with scrollbars. However, when I try to print the forms, it only prints what is visible in the window, not all the text below. How do I get the form to print everything in the scrollable field. I am a beginner, so I would need explicit step-by-step instructions. Thanks

A:That it the problem with Scroll. You need to make Dynamic forms with Designer. The dynamic field grows instead of scrolls.
When I teach classes with AcroForms (the older forms tool) I always tell the students not to use scroll boxes.
In Designer you allow the Text Field to Expand to fit and Select Allow Multiple lines.
Designer is a VERY POWERFUL program, but it usually requires a class or a lot of time.

— Answered by Tom Carson on Mon, Jan 28, 2008
	Tom is a Professional Engineer and an ACE on 5 versions of Acrobat. He works extensively in AEC, government and education.