How do I password protect a PDF document

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From: Robert_McFarlane
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:42

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I am using Adobe Reader 7 and would like to know if it is possible to password protect a document that can only be opened by the recipient with the correct password.

I know there is mention of digital signatures etc, but I dont really understand how these work.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

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