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pdf forms exported as flat (non-editable) pdf files

I have designed forms that my staff complete & then we provide to external sources. I need these to export as a flat file & don't see how that could be accomplished other than export to MS Word & then to a pdf... kinda labor intensive!

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  • SeanJ commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Hello Admin,

    We have a similar situation where we would like to save a file that is editable and share the non-editable file with clients. In our security tab it states, Under security method it states "no security".

  • Debra commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    You can print the form using your .pdf distiller. File->Print->Adobe PDF (instead of your normal paper printer). I do this all the time, hope it works for you.

  • Charlotte commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Yes please! I send fillable forms for clients, but they need to easily convert to flat in order to send it to print in a print shop like Staples, for example, that does not recognise fillable forms PDF.
    Would be great if it could have an easy way to end users of Adobe Reader convert fillable forms to flat PDF.

  • BELINDA commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    thanks, Gaurav Sharma, this does work, however, I'm not sure it's any easier than exporting to word and saving as a PDF. appreciate your time and efforts, b

  • AdminGaurav Sharma (Software Engineer, Adobe) commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Hello,

    After filling form, by below process, you can make it non-editable :
    1. File-> Properties
    2. Go to Security tab.
    3. Select "Password Security" under "Security Method" dropdown.
    4. Then a dialog box open in which check the checkbox under Permissions head.
    5. "Changes allowed" dropdown value should be set as "None".
    6. Provide some password under "Change Permissions Password" text box.
    7. Click on OK and again confirm the password entered.
    8. Click on OK and save the file.

    Now it will become non-editable.
    Hope it works for you.

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