Restrict editing with a password checkbox greyed out  SOLVED

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npaximadakis
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Restrict editing with a password checkbox greyed out

Post by npaximadakis »

Hi,
I am using the Convert to Excel feature. And when I try to export the PDF to an Excel file, the option "Restrict editing with a password" is always greyed out and enabled with a password I don't know.

It happens to every file. I checked the File properties of an existing pdf file and it is not password protected.
I also create a file by myself.
The same.

What is the reason?
Thank you
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Daniel - PDF-XChange
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Re: Restrict editing with a password checkbox greyed out  SOLVED

Post by Daniel - PDF-XChange »

Hello, npaximadakis

Export to Ms Office formats is a premium feature requiring a license key for the Editor at minimum to access. When you do not hold a license, this is forcibly enabled, allowing you to "see" the results of the conversion, but not work with them. It is essentially the only way we can enforce that this conversion is a premium feature.

In order to gain access to this checkbox, you will need a license key in place in the software, which is valid for the current version.

Kind regards,
Dan McIntyre - Support Technician
PDF-XChange Co. LTD

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