"Lock document after signing" to default to ticked when applying Digital Signature

Question

Hi Community,

I'm trying to make the "Lock document after signing" check box to be ticked by default, with the option to unselect it if required.

I found the following post, and the tutorial referenced in the marked as correct answer, however it doesn't seem to apply to my requirement.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/can-i-set-the-quot-lock-document-after-signing-quot-to-be-on-checked-by-default/m-p/10359733#M134390

I've also read about the use of Seed values to set or lock preferences, however I have't been able to find an example for setting the "Lock document after signing" option.

Tariq Ahmad · Accepted Answer

Hi @Tariq Ahmad,

My scenario is for when I am signing a PDF, rather than adding an E-Signature field for someone else to sign. Please see my original attachment of a screen capture and the check box I am referring to.

Christian

Hi @Christian_Wood,

I checked, and sadly, there is no option to always have the checkbox checked. It is not a controlled option or object.
So, every time you sign a document, you must check that checkbox before applying your signature.

~Tariq

Tariq Ahmad · Answer

Hi @Christian_Wood,I hope you have found a solution to your requirement. If not, help me with a sample file and your requirements, and I will take a look. ~Tariq

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