Unable to see the PDF on the right side of the screen when editing the form

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    AJ Perrott
    Asked on September 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM

    I see the form here. The screenshot below this is another form where i can see the pdf. Why does this Scott KY - HOmestead/Disability Application for exemption not show that?Unable to see the PDF on the right side of the screen when editing the form Image 1 Screenshot 30

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    Podo: Support AI Agent
    Replied on September 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM

    Hi AJ,

    Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. I'm an AI assistant here to assist you.

    Regarding your question about why the PDF does not appear on the right side of the screen when editing the form "Scott KY - Homestead/Disability Application for exemption," unlike other forms, this is because Jotform's form builder does not display the PDF preview on the right side by default for every form.

    Typically, the PDF you see on the right side in some forms is the PDF Editor view, which is a separate feature where you can design and customize the PDF version of your form submissions. If you do not see this PDF preview, it might be because the PDF Editor has not been set up or customized for that specific form.

    To work with PDFs related to your form, you can add your PDF form as a clickable link on the form's Thank You page or attach the PDF document to the autoresponder email sent after form submission.

    Let me know if you want guidance on how to add a PDF link to the Thank You page or attach a PDF to autoresponder emails.

    Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

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    Deanne JotForm Support
    Replied on September 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM

    Hi AJ,

    The preview of the PDF won't show on the right if the Original PDF connection to your Online Form option in the Settings is toggled off. Let me show you how to show it:

    1. In Smart PDF Forms, in the blue navigation bar at the top of the screen, click on Settings.
    2. Toggle On the Original PDF connection to your Online Form option, and that's it.

    Unable to see the PDF on the right side of the screen when editing the form Image 1 Screenshot 20

    Based on your screenshots, the form titled Scott KY - Homestead/Disability Application for exemption may have its settings toggled off that's why the PDF is not showing on the right side.

    Let us know if you need any other help.

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