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Techniques for inspecting PDF form fields and their properties using Python libraries like pypdf.
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| name | pdf-inspection |
| description | Techniques for inspecting PDF form fields and their properties using Python libraries like pypdf. |
This skill covers how to identify and list form fields in a PDF document using the pypdf library.
pypdf library (pip install pypdf)To list all fields and their types:
import pypdf
def list_pdf_fields(file_path):
reader = pypdf.PdfReader(file_path)
fields = reader.get_fields()
if not fields:
print("No fields found.")
return
for name, field in fields.items():
field_type = field.get("/FT")
print(f"Field Name: {name}, Type: {field_type}")
list_pdf_fields("document.pdf")
/Tx: Text field/Btn: Button (checkbox or radio button)/Ch: Choice field (dropdown or list box)/Sig: Signature fieldCheckboxes often use "Off" and another value (like "Yes" or "On"). You can find these in the /AP or /V keys if they have a value.
field_props = reader.get_fields()["field_name"]
print(field_props.get("/V")) # Current value