Locking PowerPoint files

[Dakota]

How do I lock a PowerPoint file so that it cannot be opened or viewed without
having a password?

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Dakota

A lot depends on what version of powerpoint you are using.

powerpoint 2002 can password protect a file. older versions cannot....
see
Password protect a powerpoint presentation
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00038.htm

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

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[tohlz]

If you are using PowerPoint 2002/XP and above,
you can set password to protect your presentation from modifying.
Go to Tools > Options > Security. Set your password there.

If you are using PowerPoint 2000 and below, this feature isn't supported.
You can though, embed your presentation into MS Word or Excel.

Check this out for more information:
"Password protect a presentation"
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00038.htm
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http://www.pptheaven.xs3.com
PowerPoint Heaven - The Power to Animate
Contains tutorials on creating amazing animations for your PowerPoint
Presentations.
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[Dakota]

Thanks so much for the help!
Dakota

If you are using PowerPoint 2002/XP and above,
you can set password to protect your presentation from modifying.
Go to Tools > Options > Security. Set your password there.

If you are using PowerPoint 2000 and below, this feature isn't supported.
You can though, embed your presentation into MS Word or Excel.

Check this out for more information:
"Password protect a presentation"
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00038.htm
--
Site Updated: December 04, 2005
http://www.pptheaven.xs3.com
PowerPoint Heaven - The Power to Animate
Contains tutorials on creating amazing animations for your PowerPoint
Presentations.
=========

 

[Dakota]

Thanks for the help ... and the pp backgrounds info!
Dakota