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Security

Specifies the security options of the exported PDF file.

To access this command...

Choose File - Export As - Export as PDF - Security tab.

PDF Export Security Options Dialogue Box Image

The restrictions that limit copying, editing or printing depend on the reader software to obey them, so the security they provide is limited.

Set passwords

Click to open a dialogue box where you enter the passwords.

You can specify a password needed to view the PDF. You can enter an optional password that allows the person viewing the PDF to edit and/or print the document.

Printing

Not permitted

Printing the document is not permitted.

Low resolution (150 dpi)

The document can only be printed in low resolution (150 dpi). Not all PDF readers honour this setting.

High resolution

The document can be printed in high resolution.

Changes

Not permitted

No changes of the content are permitted.

Inserting, deleting, and rotating pages

Only inserting, deleting, and rotating pages is permitted.

Filling in form fields

Only filling in form fields is permitted.

Commenting, filling in form fields

Only commenting and filling in form fields is permitted.

Any except extracting pages

All changes are permitted, except extracting pages.

Contents

Enable copying of content

Select to enable copying of content to the clipboard.

Enable text access for accessibility tools

Select to enable text access for accessibility tools.