Nitro PDF Pro includes a unique tool that allows you to save the appearance properties used on a form field (such as colors, border and line style) and reuse these properties when creating future form fields. All of the ‘appearances’ you create will appear in the Properties tab.
How to create a form field appearance:
Create a form field using the appearance settings you would like to save, and then select it
On the Properties tab, in the Appearance group, click the down arrow
Click Save Selection as New Appearance
Name the appearance
Click OK
How to apply a form field appearance:
Select the form field(s) to apply the appearance to
On the Properties context tab, in the Appearance group, click the appearance to use
Last updated: June 2026
Last updated: June 30, 2026
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