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How to add combo box to PDF on MacBook Pro with DocHub

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Follow the steps to add a combo box to your PDF on MacBook Pro

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the DocHub website. Once there, log in to your account or create a new one if you haven't already.
  2. Upload the PDF document you wish to edit by selecting the upload option and choosing the file from your MacBook Pro.
  3. Once your document is open in the editor, locate the option to add interactive fields and select the option for combo boxes.
  4. Click on the area in your PDF where you would like to place the combo box, and customize its properties by entering the options you want to provide to users.
  5. Adjust the size and placement of the combo box as needed to fit your layout, ensuring it enhances the overall document design.
  6. After you finish editing, review your document for any additional changes. Then, save your work.
  7. Finally, download the edited PDF to your MacBook Pro, or choose to print or share it directly from the platform.

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How to add combo box to PDF on Macbook Pro

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Today, we will be filling out a PDF application form, which is like a piece of printed paper that cannot be changed without permission. To fill it out without pen and paper on an Apple Mac computer, we need to go to the preview option and click on the markup toolbar. This will give us access to tools to fill out the form easily.

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Сhoose the From Field option. The Form Field Creation Tool window will appear letting you select the form field type. Choose Listbox from the dropdown and click on Select. Move your mouse cursor anywhere on your document and left-click to place the box.
How to type on a PDF in Preview on Mac. Click the Show Markup Toolbar button. Click the textbox icon in the toolbar. Type your text. Drag the box to where you want it.
If youre using the Acrobat desktop application, follow these easy instructions to complete your fillable form: Open the application, click the Tools tab, and select Prepare Form. Upload your document. Add form fields where appropriate. Save and download your form as a PDF.
Find the Drop Down Button Click the Add and Edit Form Fields toolbar Click the Drop Down Button Place the drop-down box on the position you desire.
Once youve downloaded your editor of choice to your device, follow these steps to add text boxes: Open the document in the PDF editor. Select Tools Edit PDF Add Text. Drag the new text box to the preferred location. Add text to the box and choose the formatting options.
Combo Boxes are used to allow users to select an option from a list of available text options from a drop down menu. If set, users can also be allowed to enter their own custom value.
Its easy to create fillable PDF form in docHub. Open Acrobat. Select a file or scan a document. Add new form fields. To change existing text boxes or images, click Edit in the toolbar. Save your fillable PDF.
How to add a combo box (dropdown menu) to a form? Step 1 - Choose the Combo Box feature. Step 2 - Place the field on your PDF. Step 3 - Set your Combo Box properties. Step 4 - Choose Value List Option. Step 5 - Add Values. Step 6 - Edit Public Name and Value Name. Step 7 - Confirm the new value list.

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