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How do I remove author name and other document properties in a pdf document?

Anonymous
2022-07-20T21:14:28+00:00

In a Microsoft print to pdf document, how do I remove the author information from the properties?

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-07-20T21:58:23+00:00

    Hi, I'm Elise, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.

    You would usually need an app to edit the metadata for this, but there are some free online services you can do this with, such as:

    https://www.sejda.com/edit-pdf-metadata

    Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

    Kind Regards,

    Elise

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-07-21T18:47:16+00:00

    No problem at all. With this method it would create a new PDF but you can simply rename it to the old one. To actually save over an existing PDF you would need a desktop app for this.

    Kind Regards,

    Elise

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-07-21T16:58:12+00:00

    Thank you for responding! The website works great, but I was wondering how to change the metadata of the existing pdf file. With sejda.com, I have to download the new pdf file without the edited metadata. Is there a way to edit author name without having to create a new pdf?

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