Try having them open it as read-only, then. That's typical behavior for a
modify password -- you have to know the password to be able to make
edits.
Otherwise it can only be opened read-only.
I don't know if it will let you save after that, though.
Wonder if you zip the file so it doesn't open the PPT file in a browser
if
that would work for your needs? The user would save the zip to the HD,
then
extract the file and open it read-only.
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It's not my presentation, but the dialog box that she forwarded to me
says:
"Enter Password to Modify, or open read only." So it seems that it
hasn't
opened the file yet, and is asking for a password. Also, she wants
them
to
be able to save the file, but without the ability to modify it. I
don't
know
if that's possible, with a password added, I don't think so....
:
Did you add an open or modify password?
A modify password prevents edits, but it won't allow you to save the
file --
sounds like that's what's causing the trouble.
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Hello, I hope someone can help me answer this question...
We have a .pps presentation that is password protected; when it is
loaded
onto our website, the end users need to be able to save it, but not
to
edit
it, and to get no prompt for password, which is what is happening
now
when
it
is opened. Is this possible? In other words, is there any way you
can
make
a
presentation save-enabled, edit-disabled, with no prompt for
password
appearing when the presentation is opened?
I would appreciate any help! Thanks!