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How do I lock a pdf?

Explorer ,
Jul 15, 2024 Jul 15, 2024

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Hello all,

 

I am trying to have my pdf lock all fields after I have signed a pdf. This option isn't working for me and I'm trying to figure out why. When I go to the signature box I select properties > signed > and select mark as read only. It does not work.

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Jul 15, 2024 Jul 15, 2024

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That should do the trick... Are you signing the form by clicking the Signature field, though?

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Explorer ,
Jul 16, 2024 Jul 16, 2024

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@try67  Yes I click the signature box and it shows me my name and I type my password to sign.  Still doesn't lock all fields afterwards.

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Advocate ,
Jul 17, 2024 Jul 17, 2024

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So what exactly does it do? Are some fields locked and some not? Are none locked at all?

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Jul 17, 2024 Jul 17, 2024

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@MikelKlink  none of the fields lock

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Advocate ,
Jul 18, 2024 Jul 18, 2024

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Can you share an example file illustrating the issue before and after signing? 
Usually it should work as you describe it but there may be something special about the PDFs in question.

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Adobe Employee ,
Aug 30, 2024 Aug 30, 2024

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Hi @Thomas33346017q11r

 

Following up to check if your issue is resolved or not. Let us know if you need our assistance. 
Most experts, including me, are curious why it isn't working when it should. Provide us with the file or a test file. We will review it and try to help you out.   

 

~Tariq

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