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Old 04-27-2012, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Afabiusc View Post
How is it best to create a word file to protect the content from editing and enable it to be searchable for content?
For most purposes, simply saving the document in the PDF format (via Save As - you don't need Acrobat Pro) is sufficient to allow viewing but prevent editing. As Charles points out though, in general terms, if someone can read a document they can copy then change it.
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