Bluebeam Tip: Enhance PDF Security and Integrity with Bluebeam Revu's Flatten Markups Tool

Securing your PDF documents is crucial, especially when sharing them externally. One effective way to enhance security is by using Bluebeam Revu's Flatten Markups tool. Flattening converts your markups into a permanent part of the PDF content, making them uneditable and ensuring the integrity of your documents.

Why Use the Flatten Markups Tool:

• Prevent Unauthorized Changes: Flattened markups cannot be easily modified, protecting your annotations from tampering.
• Maintain Document Fidelity: Ensure that all recipients view the document as intended, with all markups and comments intact.
• Simplify File Sharing: Flattened PDFs are less prone to compatibility issues across different PDF viewers.

How to Flatten Markups in Bluebeam Revu:

1. Open Your PDF Document in Bluebeam Revu.
2. Select Markups to Flatten:
   • To flatten specific markups, use the Markup List or select them directly on the page.
   • To flatten all markups, you don't need to select anything.
3. Access the Flatten Tool:
   • Go to the Document menu and select Flatten.
   • Alternatively, right-click on the selected markups and choose Flatten from the context menu.
4. Adjust Flatten Settings (Optional):
   • In the Flatten dialog box, you can choose options like Allow Markup Recovery or Exclude Certain Markups.
   • Enabling Allow Markup Recovery lets you unflatten markups later if needed.
5. Confirm Flattening:
   • Click OK to flatten the selected markups.

Additional Tips:

• Batch Flatten Multiple PDFs:
  • Use the Batch feature under the File menu to flatten markups across several documents simultaneously.
• Secure Your Flattened PDF:
  • For added security, consider applying a password or permissions to restrict further editing.

Enhance your document security and ensure your markups remain intact by effectively using the Flatten Markups tool in Bluebeam Revu.

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