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Jerome385881027jug
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July 18, 2024
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Editable Save as copy

  • July 18, 2024
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Thanks in advance. I'm new at Adobe so this is probably a stupid question.

 

I want to make a master of a PDF that can't be edited. However I want people to be able to save a copy that unlocks the form so it can be fully editable to them. Can't figure out how to make this work.

 

Thanks again

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Correct answer Tariq Ahmad

Hi @Jerome385881027jug 

Alternatively, you can create a PDF and share the file using the downloadable link https://adobe.acrobat.com/. That way, users can download and change the form if required, but it won't affect your original file. 

~Tariq

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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July 18, 2024

There's nothing in the PDF file format that allows for that. You can set the file itself as read-only, but once it's saved to the local computer of the users they will be able to change that.

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    Jerome385881027jugAuthor
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    July 18, 2024

    Okay, thanks for the response. I'll do that for now..

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    Tariq AhmadCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
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    August 15, 2024

    Hi @Jerome385881027jug 

    Alternatively, you can create a PDF and share the file using the downloadable link https://adobe.acrobat.com/. That way, users can download and change the form if required, but it won't affect your original file. 

    ~Tariq

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