For the selected recipient in the Add Form Fields For box, drag a field (current example shows Text field) from the left pane and drop it at the desired location in the document.
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Customize data fields
Last updated on
Apr 9, 2026
Learn how to add customized data fields to documents that require e-signature.
Before you begin
Initiate sending the document for signature by following steps 1 to 6.
Double-click the form field that you want to customize.
Use the Customize field type tools in the left pane to change the field settings as required.
Select outside the field in the document to finalize and lock the settings.
Select Send to instantly send the document for signature or select Save for sending it later.
The customized fields are added to the document and saved to Adobe cloud storage.