creating interactive pdfs

Window → Workspace → Interactive for PDF

create text for a label

create an object such as a rectangle for the form field (you can also make custom shapes for radio buttons/checkboxes, etc…)

Open the Buttons and Forms palette, on the right side or also under Window → Interactive → Buttons and Forms

with the form field object you created above highlighted, use the Buttons and Forms palette to set the “Type” appropriately, such as a Text Field, then give it a Name and set any other desired options

continue creating the remaining fields on the form

if you want to control the tab order, you can use Object → Interactive → Set Tab Order, or open Window → Articles, drag each form field there, then reorder as desired

File → Export

Select Adobe PDF (Interactive)

In the Export to Interactive PDF dialog, make sure Forms and Media is set to “Include All”. Verify any other desired settings here, then click OK.

The exported PDF should now have an interactive form