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I like being able to edit and/or fill-in .PDF documents. I also like that I can retrieve documents that I have previously worked on.
What do you dislike?
I'd like to be able to change the font in the text option, as it doesn't always look right if mismatched.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I'm not sure how I first heard of PDF FILLER, but am I ever glad that I found it. My advice would be to try it out and see if it suits your needs. I like many of its features, especially the left pane that shows the document pages, and the ability to select only those that you want to include in a print or save maneuver.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
One use that I have for the program is for one of our telecommuter workers - so that she can enter details on employee time cards, and it looks better than handwriting in notes. Uploading the documents she needs is a breeze, and the program alerts me to activity, for example, when she emails the documents to us for distribution.
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Protect PDF from Copying
Prevent unauthorized copying and distribution of your valuable PDF documents with PDF-XChange Protect PDF from Copying feature.
Key Features
Copy protection: Securely protect your PDFs from being copied or extracted.
Password protection: Add password access to your PDFs for an extra layer of security.
Watermarking: Add visible or invisible watermarks to your PDFs to deter unauthorized copying.
Digital rights management (DRM): Set permissions and restrictions to control how your PDFs can be used and shared.
Use Cases and Benefits
Protect confidential information: Safeguard sensitive data such as financial reports, legal documents, and client information from unauthorized copying or distribution.
Secure intellectual property: Ensure that your creative works, such as eBooks, research papers, and training materials, are protected from plagiarism and unauthorized redistribution.
Control document distribution: Limit access to your PDFs to specific individuals or groups by adding password protection or setting DRM permissions.
Maintain document integrity: Use watermarks to discourage unauthorized copying and maintain your branding or copyright on distributed PDFs.
By using PDF-XChange Protect PDF from Copying feature, you can have peace of mind knowing that your valuable documents are secure and only accessible to authorized individuals. Whether you need to protect confidential information, secure intellectual property, control document distribution, or simply maintain document integrity, this feature provides a comprehensive solution to your document protection needs.
How to Use the PDF-XChange Protect PDF from Copying Feature
Protecting your PDF files from copying is an important step to ensure the security and confidentiality of your documents. With the PDF-XChange Protect PDF from Copying feature, you can easily prevent unauthorized copying of your PDF files. Follow these simple steps to use this feature:
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Open the PDF-XChange Editor software on your computer.
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Open the PDF file you want to protect from copying by clicking on 'File' and selecting 'Open'.
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Once the PDF file is open, click on the 'Protect' tab in the top menu bar.
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In the 'Protect' tab, click on the 'Protect Document' button.
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A drop-down menu will appear. Select 'Protect PDF from Copying' from the options.
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The 'Protect PDF from Copying' dialog box will open. Here, you can customize the settings for the protection.
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In the dialog box, you can choose to enable or disable various options such as 'Enable copying of text, images, and other content', 'Enable extraction of text and images', and 'Enable accessibility options'.
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Once you have selected your desired settings, click on the 'OK' button to apply the protection to your PDF file.
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You will be prompted to save the protected PDF file. Choose a location on your computer and provide a name for the file.
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Click on the 'Save' button to save the protected PDF file with the applied copying protection.
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Congratulations! You have successfully protected your PDF file from copying using the PDF-XChange Protect PDF from Copying feature.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your PDF files are secure and prevent unauthorized copying of your valuable content.
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How do I protect a PDF from being copied?
Open your PDF.
Go to Protect Tab.
Click Password.
Enter Password.
Select the Printing allowed dropdown.
Select None means to prevent printing.
How do I lock a PDF in Change editor?
Document password protection Open the File > Document Properties. A document properties window will open. Select the Security tab. From the dropdown menu, select Security method > Password security.
How do you create a document that Cannot be copied or printed?
Click File > Info > Protect Document and select Restrict Editing. Your document then displays a Restrict Editing pane on the right-hand side of the document for formatting and editing restrictions.
How do I protect a PDF from copying and printing for free?
Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the “Protect” tab, then click the “Set Password” button. Then select the option of “Permission Password”. Enter your desired password and permissions. Once confirmed, click on “Save” button to apply, and save your PDF file.
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