The Mystery of the 'Read Only' PDF
You can open the file, but the 'Print' button is grayed out. Or you can't highlight any text. This is caused by an Owner Password—a set of restrictions applied by the creator of the document.
Removing Restrictions Safely
To enable these features, you must remove the restriction layer. This usually requires entering the permission password in a tool like WayPDF's Unlock PDF. Once removed, the document behaves like a standard, fully-functional PDF.
Use Case: Collaborating on Contracts
Sometimes a draft contract is sent with editing disabled to prevent unauthorized changes. Once the parties are ready to finalize, the restrictions are removed to allow for digital signatures and archival.
Summary
Know your tools, know your data. Take control of your document permissions with WayPDF.