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coolia1212
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November 27, 2012
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How to edit a read-only file?

  • November 27, 2012
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PDF files that I used to be able to edit to are now suddenly read-only.  Across the top bar, it says "The file you have opened complies with the PDF/A standard and has been opened read-only to prevent modification." How do I change that so I can make edits? Under Security Properties, it says Signing and Filling Forms is allowed. I have Adobe Reader X.

    Correct answer Bernd Alheit

    In the preferences of Adobe Reader disable the PDF/A mode.

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    winnett_5398
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    August 12, 2024

    I'm trying to edit a pdf that is a read only with no password or no option to unlock is that possible? If please help!

    Arafin Sardar
    Arafin Sardar
    Known Participant
    February 12, 2022

     There is nothing to take tense about it is very simple to make it editable. If in some you can edit  it, you convert your pdf file into doc file by online. You can do it by many tools such like Smallseotool, smallpdf.com and ilovepdf.com are remarkable. 

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    IlseHat
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    January 19, 2017

    I've suddenly developed the same problem.

    When I open a PDF file, I used to be able to save my comments on that file.  Now, my Adobe only allows me to save it under a new name.  I do not want different versions of the same document.  I want one document with all the different comments.

    I've changed the preferences as suggested in previous posts.

    It hasn't made a difference.

    I urgently need help with this problem

      Bernd Alheit
      Community Expert
      Bernd AlheitCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      November 27, 2012

      In the preferences of Adobe Reader disable the PDF/A mode.

        paulm5931785
        paulm5931785
        Participant
        March 19, 2021

        What about on mobile?

          Bernd Alheit
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          Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          March 25, 2021

          By Edit > "Restrict Editing", I meant the "Edit PDF" tool, and the "Restrict Editing" checkbox of the tool. I've never attempted to use the Protect tool to set security.


          The result is the same.

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