The PDF multi select tool can help you efficiently apply bulk changes to a set of PDF fields simultaneously.
In this article, we’ll show you how to:
Edit multiple PDF fields at once
There are two methods to select multiple fields: drag to select
and click to select
.
- Drag to select: is great for selecting a collection of fields that are next to each other on your PDF.
- Click to select: is great for selecting fields that are far apart from one another on your PDF.
Drag to select
- Navigate to your Workflow, Document template, or Etch packet
- Hold down the shift key
- Click and drag your cursor over all the fields you want to edit
- Let go of the shift key
- Selected fields will have a bolded outline
- Apply your desired edits
Note: To select fields that are outside of your view, release the shift key and navigate to where you can see additional fields. Hold down the shift key again before selecting more fields.
Click to select
- Navigate to your Workflow, Document template, or Etch packet
- Hold down the shift key
- Click to select fields
- Selected fields will have a bolded outline
- Apply your desired edits
Note: To select fields that are outside of your view, release the shift key and then scroll to where you can see more fields. Hold down the shift key again before clicking on additional fields.
Move and duplicate PDF field with keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts can be paired with the multi select tool to optimize your PDF template creating and editing. Just like other PDF field edits, these keyboard shortcuts can be applied at both an individual and bulk level.
Action | Windows | macOS |
---|---|---|
Copy: Great for copying fields across pages. | ctrl + c | command + c |
Cut: Great for moving fields across pages. | ctrl + x | command + x |
Paste: Use in conjunction with copy/cut to copy/move fields across pages. | ctrl + v | command + v |
Duplicate: Instantly duplicate a set of fields on the same PDF page. | ctrl + d | command + d |
Move fields: Use directional arrow keys to shift fields around with your keyboard instead of your mouse. | ↑ ↓ ← → | ↑ ↓ ← → |
Delete: Instantly delete fields. | delete | delete |