When this option is selected, you will be prompted to enter a password to edit the document.

Use a Password to Restrict Editing Security and Permissions Password When this option is selected, you will be prompted to enter a password to open the PDF document. When the Save Adobe PDF dialog opens, click on the Security link from the vertical menu in the left side of the dialog. Adding Security to Your PDF FilesĪfter you have created you project, go File > Save As and choose Adobe PDF from the Format drop-down menu in the Save As dialog. Adding security will also allow you to add a password to open the file and limit printing and copying capabilities. When I send a PDF proof to a client I don’t want them to open up the PDF in their own copy of Illustrator and make changes or start using the project without payment. I like to add security to my file for proofing purposes. When proofing projects with clients, you usually don’t want the client to have access to editing or copying the files until you have received payment for the project. After you have created your project in Illustrator it is super simple to save it in PDF format, making it easy for proofing with clients.

Illustrator is great for creating logos, illustrations, identity packages and much more.

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