Creator of a PDF

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September 7, 2020
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Where can I add the creator of a PDF. I have scanned some manuals and booklets and have given the writer credit in the author slot.

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Correct answer Test Screen Name

Operators of scanners do not get copyright or credit, they are just technicians with no legal status. If the operator gets a copyright credit because of particular work they have added, then they are now an author and should be mentioned as such.

JR Boulay

Community Expert

Otherwise you can use a custom metadata by using this script in the JavaScript Console, or in an Action:

this.info.NewMetadata = "John Doe";

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JR Boulay

Community Expert

You can use the "PDF Producer" metadata by using this script in the JavaScript Console, or in an Action:

this.info.Producer= "John Doe";

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chzuckAuthor

Inspiring

I tried to do what you listed. Apparently I am not computer savy enough as it did not work.

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chzuckAuthor

Inspiring

Changing the Creator is considered VERY BAD PRACTICE. This information is used to identify software, and is sometimes needed to solve problems. If you do this in a PDF it will look strange, amateur and inconsiderate. I strongly recommend against this misuse.

OK, thanks. I will put my website or logo on the front of the manuals instead.

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Test Screen NameCorrect answer

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Operators of scanners do not get copyright or credit, they are just technicians with no legal status. If the operator gets a copyright credit because of particular work they have added, then they are now an author and should be mentioned as such.