How to Add Extended Reader Rights in Adobe Acrobat

When creating Portable Document Format (PDF) files in Adobe Acrobat Pro, users can add extended rights to a specific file. These usage rights allow those viewing the document in Adobe Reader to comment with sticky notes, save form data and insert digital signatures. Reader users will only be able to make changes to a PDF if these additional usage rights have been added.

  1. Open the PDF document to which you want to add extended Reader rights by selecting “Open” from the “File” menu. You must save a new copy of the file if you want to add usage rights to a PDF created by another user. Save a new copy by going to “Save As” in the “File” menu. Select a title and save location for the new copy.
  2. Step 2

    Enable usage rights by going to the “Advanced” menu and selecting “Enable Usage Rights in Adobe Reader.”

  3. Step 3

    Name the file and select a save location for the file in the browser window. Press “Save Now” to complete the process.