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PDF Field Editor

PDF Field Editor

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Edit and visualize PDF form field names in VS Code
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PDF Field Editor for VS Code

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:

  1. Status Bar: Look for the "Toggle Field Names" and "Field Info" buttons in the status bar
  2. 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:

  1. Right-click any PDF file
  2. 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

  1. Toggle Field Names: The extension modifies the PDF to show field names in text fields
  2. Automatic Reload: VS Code automatically reloads the PDF preview after changes
  3. State Tracking: The extension remembers which PDFs have field names visible
  4. 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
  • Radio Groups: Shows selected option in field info

Installation

  1. Install from the VS Code Marketplace: PDF Field Editor
  2. Or search for "PDF Field Editor" in VS Code Extensions

Requirements

  • VS Code 1.74.0 or higher
  • PDF files with form fields

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

  • pdfFieldEditor.autoSave: Enable/disable automatic saving when toggling off edit mode

Known Issues

  • Only text fields can display field names (limitation of PDF format)
  • Large PDF files may take a moment to process
  • Encrypted PDFs may not be supported

Release Notes

0.0.1

Initial release of PDF Field Editor:

  • Toggle field names on/off in PDF files
  • Show field information in a quick pick list
  • Status bar integration for easy access
  • Context menu support

Contributing

This extension is open source! Contribute at https://github.com/Surebob/vscode-pdf-field-editor

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details


Enjoy editing your PDF form fields!

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