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PDF Permission Setting

Printing Allowed

Specify the quality of printing for the PDF document:

  • Not Allowed prevents users from printing the document.
  • Low Resolution lets users print the document at no higher than 150-dpi resolution. Printing may be slower because each page is printed as a bitmap image. This option is available only if the Compatibility option is set to Acrobat 5.0 And Later or a later Acrobat version.
  • High Resolution lets users print at any resolution, directing high-quality vector output to PostScript and other printers that support advanced high-quality printing features.

Changes Allowed

Define which editing actions are allowed in the PDF document:

  • None prevents the user from making any changes to the document that are listed in the Changes Allowed menu, such as filling in form fields and adding comments.
  • Inserting, Deleting, And Rotating Pages lets users insert, delete, and rotate pages, as well as create bookmarks and thumbnail pages. This option is available only if a high encryption level is selected.
  • Fill-in Form Fields And Signing lets users fill in forms and add digital signatures, as well as allowing the actions in the previous option. This option doesn’t allow users to add comments or create form fields. This option is available only if the Compatibility option is set to Acrobat 5.0 And Later or a later Acrobat version.
  • Commenting, Filling In Form Fields, And Signing lets users fill in forms and add digital signatures and comments.
  • Any Except Extracting Pages lets users change the document using any method listed in the Changes Allowed menu.

Enable Copying Of Text, Images, And Other Content

Lets users select and copy the contents of the PDF document. It also lets utilities that need access to the contents of a PDF file, such as Acrobat Catalog, get to those contents. This option is available only if the Compatibility option is set to Acrobat 5.0 And Later or a later Acrobat version.

Enable Copying Of Text, Images, And Other Content And Access For The Visually Impaired

Lets visually impaired users use screen readers to read the document’s contents. Users can also copy and extract information from the document. This option is available only if Compatibility is set to Acrobat 3.0 And Later.

Enable Text Access For Screen Reader Devices For The Visually Impaired

Lets visually impaired users read the document with screen readers. This option doesn’t allow users to copy or extract the document’s contents. This option is available only if the Compatibility option is set to Acrobat 5.0 And Later or a later Acrobat version.

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