How to collaborate and review using Acrobat whilst keeping your content safe
Everything you need to know about collaborating and reviewing PDF documents in Adobe Acrobat
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Many of us now work in a hybrid world and need to share documents within our teams and clients - whether that be for proofreading, comment or final sign off. That’s where thebest PDF editorscome into play.
Collaborative editing has become the gold standard for working on documents, both with professionals and students. It’s easy to see why — everyone involved can see all changes and make their contribution without delay. But what exactly is collaborative document editing and how can it be achieved inAdobe Acrobat?
Collaborative editing uses an online platform to allow multiple people to work on a document, such as a PDF, simultaneously, enabling increased efficiency, improved communication, and enhanced productivity.
How to create a shared document online
How to share an invitation to a PDF for viewing or commenting
How can I password-protect a PDF
If you’re working with sensitive information, you have to protect it. It’s easy to encrypt with password and apply permissions to PDF files when working with multiple users and access points is also important. Here are some tips to help you make sure you are using secure document collaboration:
How to restrict printing, editing and copying PDFs
Whilst sharing documents, you may need to prevent certain users from printing, editing, or copying content in a PDF. As the author you are able to set the restrictions you want to apply to the PDF.
The good news is that users cannot change these restrictions unless you give them password. ForIllustrator,Photoshop, orInDesignusers need to be able to enter the permissions password to open the PDF.
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