First Steps in JavaScript for Adobe Acrobat

by John Deubert

This First Steps Guide is a short, non-programmer's introduction to writing JavaScripts for Adobe Acrobat forms. It steps the reader through the process of adding JavaScripts to a Button and Text field; along the way, it teaches the reader the basics of programming, of JavaScript, and of using JavaScript in an Acrobat form.

The Guide is hands-on; downloadable sample files allow you to follow along with the text, adding JavaScripts to the same example forms described in the book.

Again, this is a non-programmer’s guide. If you have never written a computer program and never much wanted to, this guide is intended for you. JavaScript is a wonderful language for the non-programmer, because it is relatively easy and lends itself well to short (one- or two-line) scripts that have a great impact on the sophistication and usability of your form.

Input field highlighting, self-loading forms, pop-up menus, interaction with databases, and so much more are easy with relatively simple scripts.

This First Steps Guide sets you on the path.

55 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 24, 2012

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