Uncover your PDF's Database Field names

In order to tell SW what information goes where, you need to know a given field's Database Field Name. Here's, we'll show you how.

Anatomy of a PDF form

ScribeWare can be used to fill in the following form element types:

• Text fields - places were you can enter arbitrary text. Examples include "Name", "Address", "Date", etc.

• Check boxes - they can either appear as a check mark or "x", and are either checked or unchecked

Each element in a form has an internal Database field name that is used to reference it.

Important! Database Field Names are not visible using a normal PDF viewer. You must use a specialized tool to see these.

How to determine PDF field names

1. Upload your PDF to the free website pdfFiller.com

2. Click “Edit fillable fields” on the right side of the browser

   

3. Select the field in your PDF

4. The Database Field Name is shown on the right! Make a note of this for the next step.