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December 23, 2022
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Reader extended pdf with "more tools" enabled becomes a "Read-only" file

  • December 23, 2022
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I verified that my fillable pdf is saved as a Reader Extended pdf using the "enable more tools" option. I also verified in finder after saving the Reader Extended pdf the file is not "read-only." I opened the pdf in Acrobat Pro on my Mac and then, using the "Share" feature, sent the form to my alternate email address. Next, on my iPad I opened the pdf in Acrobat Reader DC. However, when I attempt to "Fill & Sign" I receive a "Read-only document" message that says "This tool is not available because the document is read-only." If I then save a copy of the pdf from my iPad to my computer, when I check the document properties it is now set as read-only, which happened without my interaction and defeats one of the primary purposes of Acrobat's "Share" feature. How can I stop the read-only property from being affixed to Shared pdf files?

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Correct answer try67

Don't apply those rights. They are not needed any longer (unless a very old version of Reader is used), and as you saw they can actually prevent you from using the file under some circumstances.

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try67
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December 23, 2022

Don't apply those rights. They are not needed any longer (unless a very old version of Reader is used), and as you saw they can actually prevent you from using the file under some circumstances.

ODuinnAuthor
Inspiring
December 23, 2022

Thank you G. Who knew! 

kglad
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December 23, 2022

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