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How to Secure a Document in Adobe Acrobat
- Open the document, then "File" in the menu bar, then select "Properties".

- Once the Properties window opens, select the Security tab. Security Method needs to be set to Password Security. A window will open when selecting this.

- Check the Require a password to open the document box. (c)

- Create a password. The password rating will be displayed on the right by a color bar. (Weak = Red, Medium = Blue, Strong = Dark Green and Best = Bright Green.) The stronger the password the closer it will get to green. Strive to have a Strong or Best password.
- A prompt will open to confirm the password. Type it in again and click ok.

- Click Ok to close.
- Click Save if prompted. This password will now be required to open this document.
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