Is it possible to lock a form to fill out, once it is filled in by the user?

I created a form to fill out for my client. When the customer completes the form and saves it, I want the shape editable or locked. Is it possible to do it without a digital signature?

I use Adobe Acrobat DC and have read most of the information on safety, but it seems that the only way to do this is to apply a digital signature.

I can't put a button on the document as it will be used for printing once completed. Is there a javascript hack method?

You can embed a code in the file that flattens until the file is saved and under certain conditions will also apply a security policy, but the latter is more complex.

Just to flatten the file is easy, however. Enter the following under Tools - code JavaScripts - Document Actions - Document will save:

if (app.viewerType!="Reader") this.flattenPages();

Note that this is not reversible. So use it with caution, especially when used as will win command, because you will not be able to revert to the version of the file with the fields, unless you have a backup of it. If you want that it is possible to inform the user about this step and ask their approval before running it.

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