Send a copy of a document

You can send a copy of a document that recipients can open and modify however they want on their own computers and devices. Their changes don’t affect the original document or any other copies of the document.

If recipients of the document use different software from you, you can choose another format for the copy you’re sending. For example, you can send a copy as a PDF, as a Microsoft Word document (.docx or .doc), or as an ePub that recipients can open in iBooks.

Send a copy

Before you send a copy of your document, you can restrict access to the copy by adding a password. To prevent anyone else from modifying the copy, you can lock the document.

  1. Click Share menu button in the toolbar, choose Send a Copy, then choose an option.

  2. Choose a document format, then specify settings for the format.

    Some file types offer choices for image quality, format options, or passwords.

  3. Click Next.

  4. Provide the requested information (an email address if you’re sending an email, for example).

    If you aren’t signed in to your account for the method you chose, you’re asked to sign in before continuing. For AirDrop, the document is sent when the recipient accepts it.

See also
Use iCloud with Pages