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Honor1587
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February 8, 2025
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PDF document modified remotely after being sent to me?

  • February 8, 2025
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Hi. I was wondering if it is possible for a sender of a PDF to modify/edit the PDF after sending it? As I received a PDF and now there has been information changed in it and I am trying to figure out how it was done? I would appreciate any help anyone could give me, Thank you

    Correct answer try67

    No, not remotely, but the file can contain code that will modify the way it looks. However, you will always be able to close the file without saving it, disable JavaScript in the application, and then go back to the original version (unless you installed a script file that will allow the code to save the modified file silently).

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    diana_7147
    New Participant
    June 25, 2025

    I completely agree, and I watched it happen. The people remotely were editing the document and when they got done, a red line went across the PDF file and said revise. I called them and told them that they had already sent me the document I was not part of the organization and they didn't have the right to modify any of my contracts without my consent They did it anyhow, and then they went back and deleted the files that they sent me there's on a administrative function in Microsoft office or word that they can put things in the shared position that also happens at your local clerk of court office. They can change the document anytime they want to And they do it so for somebody to say it's not done that's not true. I sat there and watched my documents being changed. I need some of those documents my heart thankfully, I printed some of them out and I can prove it. I still have problems over what they did

    try67
    try67Correct answer
    Community Expert
    February 10, 2025

    No, not remotely, but the file can contain code that will modify the way it looks. However, you will always be able to close the file without saving it, disable JavaScript in the application, and then go back to the original version (unless you installed a script file that will allow the code to save the modified file silently).

      try67
      try67
      Community Expert
      February 10, 2025

      NB. This is assuming the file is saved on your local machine. If you're viewing it on a remote server, or the cloud, then it's possible it was updated there, and then you opened the new version of it the second time you accessed it.

        try67
        try67
        Community Expert
        February 10, 2025

        Hi, Thank you for your reply. The file is saved on my computer.


        Then the chances of it happening without you knowing about it are extremely small. What kind of changes do you think happened to it? And does it also happen if you open the original file with JS disabled?

          kglad
          kglad
          Community Expert
          February 8, 2025

          in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

          p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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