Encrypting a document

You can encrypt a PDF document for security reasons.

To save a PDF file with encryption, click Save PDF in the File group on the Home tab. A new window will open. Select a new name for the document.

Next, click the Security tab on the right-hand side of the Save As window. In the Encryption Level drop down box, select the required level of encryption. Select the Require a password to open the document check box, and enter the password.

Click Save.