preventing changes to document

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How can I protect a Publisher document so no changes can be made

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Nothing you can do will stop someone from making changes if they want. To
stop most people, convert it to a .pdf file. But remember - there are
several .pdf editors out there and some of them are inexpensive enough for
casual users. You don't need to spend a couple of hundred dollars these
days.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

More people have graphics editing programs than .pdf editing programs. I
just wish people would understand that if they don't want a file edited, it
should NEVER leave their computer. And they would have to make sure that no
one else ever uses their computer.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

JoAnn,

How about just using images in the pub file? Even text can be copied as an
image. At least it would make changes somewhat difficult.


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Don
Vancouver, USA

Nothing you can do will stop someone from making changes if they want. To
stop most people, convert it to a .pdf file. But remember - there are
several .pdf editors out there and some of them are inexpensive enough
for casual users. You don't need to spend a couple of hundred dollars
these days.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375

How can I protect a Publisher document so no changes can be made

 

[Ed Bennett]

More people have graphics editing programs than .pdf editing programs. I
just wish people would understand that if they don't want a file edited, it
should NEVER leave their computer. And they would have to make sure that no
one else ever uses their computer.

Even then the system could be compromised remotely.

If you don't want a file or document edited, it shouldn't exist.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

Okay - Ed and I are talking extremes. The point we're trying to make is that
there is only so much that you can do to keep a document pristine. For most
purposes, a .pdf file will suit your needs.


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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375