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Michele
Mar 24, 2025Copper Contributor
Printing to .PDF with a check box.
I recently created a template that uses check boxes. However, when I print to .PDF the check box does not show up or print. Is there a setting in the page set up or maybe formatting that will allow...
Kidd_Ip
Mar 25, 2025MVP
Take this:
1. Use the Correct PDF Printer
- When printing to PDF, ensure you're using a reliable PDF printer like Microsoft Print to PDF or Adobe PDF.
- Some third-party PDF printers might not render checkboxes correctly.
2. Adjust Object Properties
- Right-click on the checkbox and select Format Control.
- Under the Properties tab, ensure that "Print Object" is checked.
3. Convert to PDF Using Export/Save As
- Instead of printing to PDF, try using the Export or Save As feature in your application. This often preserves all elements, including checkboxes.
Michele
Mar 25, 2025Copper Contributor
Thank you for all these suggestions. I've just tried all of them. I have Adobe Pro DC.. I use the Insert tab for a check box, as the check box in the developer tab does print, it is so small you can barely see it. If I right click on the check box from the insert tab, there is no function control option, as it is just a format cell option. And any of your suggestions in the #3 item, they didn't print the check box as well.
I've even tried to make the check box from the developer tab bigger. It just makes the text box bigger and not the actual check itself.