You can set conditions to control how fields interact with each other, allowing fields to appear or be hidden based on user input.
A condition determines whether a field is shown or hidden when specific values are met. This can be triggered by a single event (such as checking a box) or a series of events where any or all conditions must be met (such as checking a box, applying a signature, and selecting a radio button).
Setting Field Conditions in Acrobat Sign
When configuring conditional logic for a field, you define how it behaves when specific conditions are met.
Field state: How does the field change?
The Field state setting determines whether the field is shown or hidden when triggered by a condition:
- Show this field – The field is hidden by default and appears when the condition is met.
- Hide this field – The field is visible by default and disappears when the condition is met.
When: What is the scope of conditions for changing the field state?
The condition scope defines if one or all conditions must be met to effect a change in the field state.
- Any – If any defined conditions are met, the action is triggered.
- All – Every condition in the set must be met before the action is triggered.
Conditions: What has to happen for the field state to change?
Conditions define which criteria must be satisfied before the action occurs. The condition must identify a specific field and evaluate that field's state or contents based on the operator.
Define a condition by:
- Select a field – Choose the field that will act as the trigger. All fields currently on the form are listed.
- Choose an operator – Define how the trigger evaluates the field's state. The available options vary based on the field type (e.g., for checkboxes: is/isn't selected; for text fields: comparisons such as equals, greater than, or contains)
- Set the trigger value – Define the value that activates the condition. For checkboxes, this is checked or unchecked. For text fields, this can be a specific value or a Contains/Doesn't contain type of expression.
Multiple conditions can be set by selecting the plus icon under the existing condition. This adds a new condition that can be configured, expanding the scope of the existing condition.
By setting up conditions, you can create dynamic, interactive forms that adjust based on user input, improving efficiency and usability.
