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dinaw6371955
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January 6, 2017
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How to lock form fields after filling the form

  • January 6, 2017
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how do I save changes to a fillable form after the form fields have been filled? I dont want it to be editable again. I am working with Adobe Acrobat Standard DC

Correct answer Tariq Ahmad

Hi dinaw6371955,

You can sign a document and choose option lock the document after signing it. https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-to-lock-form-fields-using-a-digital-signature

Let us know if that helps.

-Tariq Dar.

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Tariq AhmadCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
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February 3, 2017

Hi dinaw6371955,

You can sign a document and choose option lock the document after signing it. https://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/how-to-lock-form-fields-using-a-digital-signature

Let us know if that helps.

-Tariq Dar.

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Michael27167458tjm4
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November 17, 2022

Can this be used to partially lock a form? can you have a multi staged form with different fillable boxes tied to different form fill fields? 

 

    try67
    try67
    Community Expert
    March 7, 2025

    Hi, I’m trying to set up a PDF form where certain fields need to be filled out by our team before sending it to the client (the information changes based on the client). However, once completed, these fields should be locked so the client cannot edit them. At the same time, other fields should remain open for the client to fill in.

    I’m not sure how to achieve this exactly, would you be able to help me set this up? Thanks in advance!


    In the Signed tab select "Mark as read-only", then "Just these fields" and click the "Pick" button. Select the fields you want to lock when that field is signed and press OK when done:

     

     

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