Removing PDF Metadata

To prevent your name from appearing in the metadata of a PDF file, be sure to clear out the "Author" field in the document properties. See the screenshots below for more information.


Adobe reader Step 1: File-Properties (Mac)

sample 1


Adobe reader Step 2: Description-Author
(Mac)

sample 2

Adobe reader Step 1: File-Properties (PC)

sample 1


Adobe reader Step 2: Description-Author
(PC)

sample 2


OR

Word Step 1: File-Properties (Mac)

sample 3


Word Step 2: Summary-Author
(Mac)

sample 4


Word Step 1: File-Properties (PC)

sample 3


Word Step 2: Summary-Author
(PC)

sample 4