PDF Security (Form Properties dialog box)

Use this dialog box to limit access to the PDF form. You do this by specifying passwords and by restricting certain features such as printing and modifying the PDF form.

To display this dialog box, select File > Form Properties and click PDF Security.

Require a password to open the document
Indicates that the PDF form prompts the user for a password to open the form. You are prompted to set the password when you save the form design in PDF.

Clear Passwords
Removes the passwords required to open the PDF form and print and edit the document. You are prompted to set the password when you save the form design in PDF.

Use a password to restrict printing and editing of the document and its security settings
Indicates that the end user must provide the correct password in order to print and edit the PDF form. The end user is prompted to set the password when saving the form design in PDF format.

Printing Allowed
Indicates whether the user can print the form. If you want to allow printing, select the printing resolution from the list. Options include:
  • Low Resolution (150 dpi)

  • High Resolution

Changes Allowed
Indicates whether the user can make changes to the PDF form. If you want to allow changes, select the type of change that the user is allowed to make. Options include:
  • Inserting, deleting, and rotating pages

  • Filling in form fields and signing

  • Commenting, filling in form fields, and signing

  • Any except extracting pages

Enable copying of text, images, and other content
Indicates that the user can copy text, images, and other contents.

Enable text access for screen reader devices for users with vision impairment
Indicates that the user can access the document using a screen reader device.

Enable plaintext metadata
Indicates that the information entered in the Info tab will be saved with the PDF form.

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