Question:
How to flatten a PDF file for Vault?
Answer:
Some PDF files have interactive fields and can cause problems on Vault. Flattening files before uploading them into Vault can avoid potential issues.
In order to flatten a PDF file, follow the below steps:
- Open the PDF file in Adobe Reader.
- Print the file.
- Select Microsoft Print to PDF or Microsoft XPS Document Writer from the Printer drop-down menu.
- Click Print and save the flattened PDF.
In case Microsoft Print to PDF or Microsoft XPS Document Writer is not an option, please contact the local IT team to get help.
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