RE: Restrict other users from changing a document

Groovy! Thank for the help.

--
Have a nice day!

~Paul
Express Scripts,
Charting the future of pharmacy


"CyberTaz" wrote:

> Hi Paul-
>
> When you save a Read-Only file you can set a password to modify. Anyone
> opening the file can open it as read only, but those who know the password
> can enter it and open the file to edit & save the changes. Just keep in mind
> that even those who open in read only mode will still be able to edit the
> doc, just not able to save the changes in the original. They can, however,
> Save As another filename and/or location to create a copy of the original
> containing the changes they made.
>
> This could work to your advantage because they could supply you with the
> revised copy which you could then use Word's Compare documents feature and
> accept/reject the differences as you see fit.
>
> Other options may also be available, so make sure to check back for
> additional replies.
>
> HTH |:>)
>
> "Paul (ESI)" wrote:
>
> > I was wondering if anybody knows of a way to allow other users to see a Word
> > document, but restrict them from altering it. I could make it read only, BUT
> > I want to be able to update it myself. Can this be done, and if so how?
> >
> > Even better, is it possible to allow other users to make changes, BUT
> > require those changes to be accepted by me before they are used? I know you
> > can use the track changes feature, but it seems anybody can accept or reject
> > these changes. Is there any way I can make it so only I would be able to
> > ultimately decide whether or not a change is made?
> >
> > --
> > Have a nice day!
> >
> > ~Paul
> > Express Scripts,
> > Charting the future of pharmacy
.

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