Security in developing a pdf file

how do i make a pdf file secure so that it cannot be shared
or copied?
thanks, alex

Good day Hudda,
I've seen this behavior a few times over the last few months.  You could try disabling the 'Recognize text' function, but it may not help.  We're anticipating an update to the ExportPDF service within the next few weeks that should help with issues like this, but I don't have an immediate solution for you.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
-David

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