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how do I password protect multiple PDF's at one time?
I have been adding security to my PDF files one at a time but there are to many can you help add a password to all of them at once?
Hi Heidi,
What version of Acrobat are you using?
In Acrobat Pro 9, under the Advanced menu, choose Document Processing -> Batch Processing.
In the Batch Processing window, click New Sequence, give it a name, in the next window click Select Commands. In the Edit Sequence window, scroll down the list on the left and choose Security and click add, if it isn't visible, open the Document folder in the list.
Select the Security sequence and either double click it or click edit to open it's properties. Choose the type of security you are adding to the files.
After setting up the sequence choose how the process behaves, that is when it runs and where it saves your files. You can have the sequence run when documents are open or choose a folder or list of files.
That should automate the process for you.
Thanks,
Ken Black
www.bestprintingonline.com
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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.
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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.
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