Default encryption level

[Art]

Hi,

Is there any way I can set a default so that when I want to encrypt a
document I don't have to go into the advanced area and choose a strong
encryption algorithm?

Thanks

 

[Graham Mayor]

You could add the following lines to an autonew macro in the normal
template, which will set the encryption level for all new documents
e.g.

With ActiveDocument
.SetPasswordEncryptionOptions PasswordEncryptionProvider:= _
"Microsoft Enhanced DSS and Diffie-Hellman Cryptographic Provider",
_
PasswordEncryptionAlgorithm:="RC4", PasswordEncryptionKeyLength:=128, _
PasswordEncryptionFileProperties:=True
End With


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[Tony Jollans]

You don't say what version of Word you are using, but the Advanced dialog is
only in 2002 and 2003. You can set the default encryption method for either
of these in the registry. See
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ork2003/HA011403111033.aspx for more
details.

 

[Art]

Graham,

Thanks -- I didn't know I could do that! I'm probably going to look at
Tony's suggestion first, but may wind up using yours.

Thanks again

 

[Art]

Tony,

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look at the link and see how it
works out for me.

 

[Art]

Tony,

I tried the registry change and it appears to have worked perfectly. I did
have to add a number of nodes that weren't there, but it worked. Thanks very
much.