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Restrict printing or changes to a document

1

With the PDF document open, choose Document > Secure > Show Security Settings For This Document.

2

Choose Password Security from the Security Method menu.

3

From the Compatibility menu, choose the earliest version of Acrobat that you want to be able to open this document.

4

Select the check box under Permissions, and then type a Permissions password. This password is not required to open the document, but only to change the security settings. It must be different than the Document Open password, if one exists.

5

Choose which printing and editing changes are allowed.

6

Click OK, type the Permissions password again, and then click OK.

Note: For heightened security, specify a Document Open Password.

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