Annoying Adobe "+" Marks

[the.ronin 0]

When I try to fill in any of the forms in Adobe, in areas where there is not enough space, I get these annoying"+" marks ... little black boxes with a "+" in it indicating not all data is showing. Problem is, in many instances, sufficient data is showing except for a micro-millimeter or something. An example are the year fields on the G-325A.

Anyone know how to toggle off these plus marks or better yet, how to enlarge the fields?

I realize I can just print the forms out and type in the information but would really prefer to have it down on a computer. Thanks for any advice.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

I found that to mostly in address so i abreviated when possible or just dont fill out that line on computer and write in with pen

[sereia 0]

i second brini's advice. i did the same.

[the.ronin 0]

So it would be ok to put in "06" rather than "2006"?

WOW ... this whole process if really doing a number on my obsessive compulsive disorder!!

[ChasUK 0]

So it would be ok to put in "06" rather than "2006"?

WOW ... this whole process if really doing a number on my obsessive compulsive disorder!!

Alternatively, I have heard that if you get hold of a copy of Adobe Acrobat, (not just the reader), by some means, (use the trial version), you can edit the size of the fields so that your info fits in the boxes, then when you are done previewing the software you can just uninstall it from your 'puter.

Edited February 23, 2007 by Gone

[mychelle 1]

^i used the Adobe Acrobat at work and try to do that with the G-325A. it worked...but i had to do it to all four pages! (there goes my lunch hour) apparently...it does not copy to the other pages. if you don't want the hassle of editing the G-325A fields...u might as well abbreviate as much as you can so that the + won't appear.

Edited February 23, 2007 by mychelle

[ChasUK 0]

^i used the Adobe Acrobat at work and try to do that with the G-325A. it worked...but i had to do it to all four pages! (there goes my lunch hour) apparently...it does not copy to the other pages. if you don't want the hassle of editing the G-325A fields...u might as well abbreviate as much as you can so that the + won't appear.

Yeah, it was a bit fiddley, but I'm the same as the OP, it was annoying me and I just HAD to fit my info in the boxes without plus signs. LOL

[the.ronin 0]

Thanks the responses ... for those that have resized the fields, do you remember where the option was to do so? I've got the full version of Adobe Acrobat and I couldn't find that option.

As for the OCD ... man, I must have gone to at least 5 places to find the perfect way to include the photos - some sort of 8.5x11 plastic sheet was what I was hunting for but all I could find were ones with the 3 holes down the sides making it far larger than 8.5x11. I've resolved to just throw them into a ziplock and tape that to a sheet of paper with the appropriate heading. I am going OCD with custom printed divider tabs along the bottom page of each new section hahaha. This is so bad.

[ChasUK 0]

Thanks the responses ... for those that have resized the fields, do you remember where the option was to do so? I've got the full version of Adobe Acrobat and I couldn't find that option.

OK. Open the form you want to edit in Acrobat. Click the "Form" button in the toolbar, (top right usually).

Select "Edit Fillable Form" from the menu and Adobe Designer will open with your form in it.

Click on the field you want to resize and "drag points" appear around the box. You can now resize.

If it's the 325a you're doing, don't forget to scroll down and do it for each page.

I only had to resize about 4 fields which means 16 resizes to do, (4 on each page).

[mychelle 1]

^i resized way more than 4 fields per page...but it was worth it...it looked really good and clean.

it helps that i work in an office...and had all the supplies (bottom tabs with customize labels...etc...) i needed for an organized, polished application packet. my husband told me before that it looks too organized that they might think it was done professionally.

[the.ronin 0]

Thanks a lot for the help you guys.

Also good to know, I'm not the only one suffering from 3rd Degree OCD.

Since I've got you, mind if I ask how you folks included the photos? I really would prefer a cleaner method than zip lock bagging them. OCDers of the world unite!! hahaha

[NYGirl 0]

^i resized way more than 4 fields per page...but it was worth it...it looked really good and clean.

it helps that i work in an office...and had all the supplies (bottom tabs with customize labels...etc...) i needed for an organized, polished application packet. my husband told me before that it looks too organized that they might think it was done professionally.

It specifically states to put FOUR digit year. I had the same problem. I tried to delete it and it wouldn't let me delete it......all ZEROS would coume up. I completele deleted the whole info from the G325 trying to re do it again but gave me the same problem. I cleaned the cookies from my computer and only then the whole application was cleared. Then when it came to that point i did NOT type anything there, did not even try to put anything there and left it totally blank, then i typewrite it all the dates by typewriter but you can leave it blank and neatly fill it out yourself.

Good luck!

[DA BOMB 1]

When I try to fill in any of the forms in Adobe, in areas where there is not enough space, I get these annoying"+" marks ... little black boxes with a "+" in it indicating not all data is showing. Problem is, in many instances, sufficient data is showing except for a micro-millimeter or something. An example are the year fields on the G-325A.

Anyone know how to toggle off these plus marks or better yet, how to enlarge the fields?

I realize I can just print the forms out and type in the information but would really prefer to have it down on a computer. Thanks for any advice.

Go to EDIT then PREFERENCES then FORMS (on left side in the Categories section) then UNTICK "SHOW TEXT FIELD OVERFLOW INDICATOR and that'll fix ya up.

[ChasUK 0]

^i resized way more than 4 fields per page...but it was worth it...it looked really good and clean.

it helps that i work in an office...and had all the supplies (bottom tabs with customize labels...etc...) i needed for an organized, polished application packet. my husband told me before that it looks too organized that they might think it was done professionally.

Yeah, lol. It's totally satisfying to have it look that good. Makes you wonder who designed the form in the first place with fields too small.!!

Thanks a lot for the help you guys.

Also good to know, I'm not the only one suffering from 3rd Degree OCD.

Since I've got you, mind if I ask how you folks included the photos? I really would prefer a cleaner method than zip lock bagging them. OCDers of the world unite!! hahaha

I'm not sure. My SO did that bit but I'm pretty sure she did baggies and attached them to paper with info on. I'll have to ask her.

[ChasUK 0]

Go to EDIT then PREFERENCES then FORMS (on left side in the Categories section) then UNTICK "SHOW TEXT FIELD OVERFLOW INDICATOR and that'll fix ya up.

That's ok if the actual data you are inputting fits in the box. Some of the boxes were too short for me so that would not work in my case. I had no choice but to edit the field sizes.