How to Assign File Attributes in Adobe Acrobat

Assigning file attributes to a Portable Document Format (PDF) document in Adobe Acrobat is a very straightforward process. Adobe Acrobat provides an interface through the Document Properties function that will allow the document editor to set several file attributes including assigning security, restricting the document to read-only and designating the initial view of the document for the end user. To assign file attributes in Adobe Acrobat, the document editor must have full privileges for editing and modifying the document.

Instructions

1. Right-click on the PDF file to assign attributes and select "Open With" from the menu.

2. Click on the "Adobe Acrobat" program link to open the PDF in the application.

3. Click the "File" option from the top navigation menu.

4. Click "Document Properties." From the Document Properties interface, file attributes may be changed.

5. Click the "Description" tab to change the name, subject, author and keyword file attributes for the PDF document. Click the "Additional Metadata" button on the Description to enter copyright information.

6. Click the "Security" tab to set the document to Read-only or require a password to open. Security may also be set to require a password for editing and/or printing the PDF in the Security section.

7. Click the "Initial View" tab to specify the window or document size for the end user. From this section, the document editor may also hide or show the menu bars, tool bars and window controls.

8. Click the "Custom" tab to create custom properties.

9. Click the "Advanced" tab to set a base URL for the PDF or to specify a Language.

10. Click the "OK" button when all changes are complete.

11. Click the "File" option from the top navigation bar and select "Save" to save the file attribute updates.

References

• Adobe.com: Adobe Acrobat -- View Document Properties
• University of Wisconsin -- Eau Clair: Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro - The Document Properties Dialog Box

Resources

• Adobe Acrobat