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  1. Square symbols don't always convert to check boxes

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    2 comments  ·  Acrobat for Windows and Mac » PDF Forms  ·  Admin →
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    Resolved  ·  Bhavna Negi responded

    The form field detection algorithm is not perfect, and only provides a good starting point.
    You will require manual work to create fields that are not detected by Acrobat

    As a workaround, you could try inserting “Square shape” instead of bullets.
    Click Insert, click Shapes, select a shape, and then click and drag to draw the shape.

    I hope this work for you.

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    Kane joi commented  · 

    This is a frustrating issue, especially when working with long forms where manually fixing every missed checkbox becomes a huge task. The point about spacing between the square and its label is interesting, since small formatting differences can clearly affect Acrobat’s detection. For people who work with symbols and text formatting regularly, https://stylishnameez.com/ also offers a useful collection of different Unicode symbols and text styles to experiment with.