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Q: Prevent editing of a PDF file saved/exported from Preview?

I would like to create a PDF file that is viewable without a password but should not be editable either in Preview or any other software.

 

What is happening now?

I created a PDF file by placing rectangle boxes on confidential info as shown below. I save it as a PDF file. However, the recipient is able to easily delete or move the rectangle boxes I have placed on this file. I want to prevent this behavior so that I can mask all the confidential info.

 

I tried to set 'Security Options" when trying to Save as PDF. But that only prevents copying or printing but doesn't disable 'editing'.

 

Please help.

 

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Posted on Jan 2, 2013 9:49 AM

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