Follow these easy to use instructions for encrypting Word, Excel, and Acrobat files using built-in features.
Encrypting Word & Excel Documents
For Word and/or Excel files, first click on File on the upper left-hand corner
Under the Info tab, click on Protect Document for WordandProtectWorkbook for Excel followed by Encrypt with Password
Enter a password in the pop-up window. Re-enter the password in the next window to confirm
The below message will confirm your document has been password-protected
To open a password-protected file, double-click on the file and enter the created password
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Encrypting PDF Files
NOTE:
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or Adobe Acrobat for macOS is needed to encrypt PDF files with a password. This feature is not available in the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
Select Toolson the Navigation Taband then select Protect
On the Protect Tab select Encrypt
Select Encrypt with Password. Then select Yes on the security pop-up window
Check Require a Password to Open the Document and then choose a strong password. Under compatibility, choose Acrobat X and laterto change the encryption method to 256-bit.
Confirm the password when requested. Please note that the document WILL NOT be fully encrypted until it is saved
To open the file, double-click the file and enter the created password.
Foxit PDF Editor Pro is Fairleigh Dickinson University’s replacement for Adobe Acrobat Pro. Foxit PDF Editor improves document productivity and efficiency. FoxIt PDF Editor Pro can create, convert, edit, and sign PDFs across devices and is available from the FDU Self-Service Portal under “Software” for all full-time faculty and full-time staff only. Due to limited licensing, a request form found at samisupport.fdu.edu must first be submitted.
Foxit PDF Editor Pro vs. Adobe Acrobat Pro
Faster: Foxit PDF Editor Pro uses fewer overall resources and is able to open PDFs faster. Also, due to less overall resources required, there are fewer automatic updates required.
Standards-compliant: Foxit PDF Editor Pro works with existing PDFs and uses the PDF standard which makes it cross-compatible with Adobe Acrobat.
More secure: Foxit PDF Editor Pro offers better protection against security vulnerabilities than it’s Adobe counterpart.
Familiar user interface: Using the Microsoft Office style ribbon user interface makes transitioning from Adobe Acrobat a breeze.
Better editing: FoxIt PDF Editor Pro uses word processor like features to offer better text and image editing.
Compatibility: Files created with FoxIt PDF Editor Pro are fully compatible with Adobe Acrobat. Also, files created with Adobe Acrobat are fully compatible with FoxIt PDF Editor Pro.
Comparison Charts
For a full comparison list as well as a list of added features please view the comparison charts below.
Create and Export PDF
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Create industry standard PDF files from virtually all PC applications and the clipboard
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One-click PDF creation from IE, Edge, Chrome, and Firefox
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One-step PDF creation from Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
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Convert PDF to Microsoft® Office, HTML and image formats
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Append created PDF to an existing file
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PDF Printer
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Edit PDF
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Editing from Client
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Editable Forms
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Add/Remove/Reorder pages
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Merge PDF (Local)
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Merge PDF (Network)
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Collaborate and Share PDF
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Commenting
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Notes
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Redacting
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Scan and OCR PDF
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Scan to create new PDF
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Scan to insert into existing PDF
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Convert scanned/image-based PDFs to searchable editable documents
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Find OCR Suspects and mark them as not text or edit the recognition results in batch
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Not in Batch
Scan Presets
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Scan to save Mutiple Files
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Protect and Sign PDF
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PDF Encryption
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Fill and Sign / Digital Signatures
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Create Multiple Signatures
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DocuSign/Adobe Sign Support
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Lock for Editing
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View and Print PDF
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Multi Tab Viewing PDF documents
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View and navigate page thumbnails, bookmarks
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Reflow view
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Ruler, Guides, Grids to help position objects in the PDF
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Text viewer, Magnifier
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Line Weights and Toggle Ruler to help viewing PDF
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Only Line Weights
Read out loud
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Search including bookmark and comments
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Search in all opened PDF Files
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Print PDF Documents and Forms
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Print with comments for efficient review
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Accessibility
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Accessibility full check and check report
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Fix failed parts after accessibility check
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Touch up reading order to add and edit tags
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Auto tag Document and tag report.
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Video Tutorials
Below are some helpful video tutorials for some of the more popular functions of FoxIt PDF Editor Pro.
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