Create File Password Tutorial
Adobe Acrobat 5.0
Objective: To Create a Password for a PDF File

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Introduction: Educators can use Adobe Acrobat to convert all types of files to PDF format. PDF format is a universal "portable document format". Files, such as Word and PowerPoint files, can be converted to PDF, and emailed or posted on web sites. Passwords can be attached to PDF files in order to increase security of documents.

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Skill Practice: To Create a Password for a PDF File

Step 1: Open . Go to File > Open and find an existing .pdf document.

Step 2: Once you have opened the .pdf document, go to File > Document Security. The "Document Security" window will appear on screen.



Step 3: Use the "security options" pop-down menu to select security options - . Users can select "No Security", "Standard", or "Self-Sign" security options. Select "Standard" options.

Step 4: The "Standard Security" window will appear on screen.



Step 5: Select "Password Required to Open Document", and type the password that will be required to open the document.



Step 6: Select "Password Required to Change Permissions and Passwords", and type the password that will be required to make password/permission changes on this document.



Step 7: Select desired permissions that you want attached to this document



When finished setting Security and Permissions for the document, select .