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[ADOBE] - Add a Password/Security to PDF file

Summary

Instructions to set a password and security options for a PDF file

Go to File > Properties > Security > Security Method : Password Security

 

This will bring up the following window:

 

Password Security - Settings Compatibility. Acrobat 7.0 and later Encryption Level: 128-bit AES Select Document Components to Encrypt Encrypt all document contents C) Encrypt all document contents except metadata (Acrobat 6 and later compatible) C) Encrypt only file attachments (Acrobat 7 and later compatible) All contents of the document will be encrypted and search engines will not be able to access the document's metadata. Require a password to open the document Document Open Password: No password will be required to open this document. Permissions Not Rated Z] Restrict editing and printing of the document. A password will be required in order to change these permission settings. Change Permissions Password: Printing Allowed: None Changes Allowed: Acne Enable copying of text, images, and other content Z] Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired Help Not Rated Cancel


Set the password here and any restrictions on the document.

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Article ID: 32
Type: Article
Classification: How To
Created: 27 May 2024 09:00:07
Modified: 6 Jun 2024 12:19:08
Item Types: Adobe