Check security settings in PDF forms

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to verify security settings for PDF forms in Adobe Acrobat.

Select Menu > Document Properties (Windows) or File > Document properties (macOS).

Select the Security tab in the Document Properties dialog box.

Review the current security settings under Document Restrictions Summary.

The document properties dialog box is opened under the security tab. The Document Restriction summary section is highlighted, which shows all the permissions related to the PDF.

Modifying or adding security settings to a PDF form allows you to control who can edit, fill out, or sign the document.

Select OK.

Note

To modify the security settings in the form, you must have the permission password from the document creator. Select Password settings from the Security Method dropdown menu, enter the permission password, and adjust the security options as needed.