Select Menu > Document Properties (Windows) or File > Document properties (macOS).
Last updated on
Sep 23, 2025
Learn how to verify security settings for PDF forms in Adobe Acrobat.
Select the Security tab in the Document Properties dialog box.
Review the current security settings under Document Restrictions Summary.
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.
