Changing And Viewing Security Settings; Viewing Document Encryption And Permission Settings - Adobe 22002484 Manual

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Security Feature User Guide

4.2 Changing and Viewing Security Settings

While anyone who can open a document can view its security methods, only those with permission can
change those methods.

4.2.1 Viewing Document Encryption and Permission Settings

A document's security settings specify an encryption level (algorithm), what components are encrypted,
and permissions. The document may be subject to additional restrictions if it is signed or certified. For
more information, see
To view a document's encryption settings:
1. Choose Advanced (Acrobat) or Document (Reader) > Security > Show Security Properties.
2. Choose Show Details. The settings are displayed in a dialog that varies with the security method type.
The dialog does not update until a user saves and closes the document.
Figure 44 Security methods for batch processing
"Viewing Document Restrictions" on page
Tip: You can also choose File > Document Properties or press Control + D and view the
Security tab.
Figure 45 Document security settings: Password security
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