A VS Code extension that allows you to toggle PDF form field names on/off directly in the PDF, making it easy to see the technical field names used in forms.
Features
Toggle Field Names: Replace field values with field names in PDF forms with one click
Field Information: Quick view of all form fields and their current values
Status Bar Integration: Easy access to toggle and info commands when viewing PDFs
Context Menu: Right-click any PDF file to access field commands
Non-destructive: Original field values are preserved and can be restored
Usage
When viewing a PDF:
Status Bar: Look for the "Toggle Field Names" and "Field Info" buttons in the status bar
Toggle Field Names: Click to show/hide field names in the PDF
When ON: Text fields show the actual field name instead of their values
When OFF: Fields return to their original values
From File Explorer:
Right-click any PDF file
Select "Toggle Field Names" or "Show Field Info"
Command Palette:
PDF Field Editor: Toggle Field Names - Toggle field names on/off
PDF Field Editor: Show Field Info - Display all fields and their values
How it Works
Toggle Field Names: The extension modifies the PDF to show field names in text fields
Automatic Reload: VS Code automatically reloads the PDF preview after changes
State Tracking: The extension remembers which PDFs have field names visible
Field Info: Shows all fields in a quick pick list with their types and values
Supported Field Types
Text Fields: Full support - shows field names in place of values
Dropdowns: Shows current selection in field info
Checkboxes: Shows checked/unchecked status in field info
