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Sign a PDF when you only have the Reader

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2008-10-24 07:48:54
QSECOFR
Registered: Oct 23 2008
Posts: 3

I created a PDF with Standard 7.0 and asked a user with Reader to sign it but it's grayed out as an option.

If I send the same PDF to a user with Standard, they CAN sign it.

Basically, I just want some managers to indicate they reviewed a PDF with a signature and I can't be sure they'll have something other than Acrobat Reader.

What do I need to do to my PDF using Standard so a user with Reader can sign it?

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2008-10-24 09:24:21
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thomp
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Registered: Feb 15 2006
Posts: 4411
Acrobat Pro and Standard can do many things that Reader cannot do. You know, Reader is free. In order for a user to be able sign a form in Reader, the PDF form has to be "Reader Enabled" with "Signing Rights". In the past the only way to Enable a document with these Rights was with the Adobe Rights Server. But now all you need it Acrobat 8 Pro or better. Adding Reader Rights is an option on the "Advanced" menu.

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2008-10-24 13:40:44
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QSECOFR
Registered: Oct 23 2008
Posts: 3
Thank you very much Thom! That's exactly what I needed to know but couldn't find it surfing the Web.
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