Shortcut to Word 2003 to open files in readonly

[oshalom]

I wonder if it's possible to create a shortcut to Word 2003 that will allow
me to open word files in ReadOnly mode. The file would be opened in readonly
without changing its properties.
I know I can do such open via file-open dialog, but I'm looking for a
windows shortcut that'll do the work.

 

[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Hello Oshalom

I wonder if it's possible to create a shortcut to Word 2003 that will allow
me to open word files in ReadOnly mode. The file would be opened in readonly
without changing its properties.
I know I can do such open via file-open dialog, but I'm looking for a
windows shortcut that'll do the work.

there's a KB article out there describing this. Just a minute ... ah yes:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/210565

HTH
Robert

 

[oshalom]

Thanks for the link.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find there a switch for ReadOnly option - and
that's what I'm looking for.

Regards,
Oded

 

[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Thanks for the link.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find there a switch for ReadOnly option - and
that's what I'm looking for.

ha -- you're right, of course!

Hmm, I guess then, all you can do is use /m in conjunction with a macro
that loads the file in read-only mode.

I'd try asking in one of the word.vba newsgroups, the coding gurus
surely have a more concrete answer for you!

HTH
Robert

 

[oshalom]

hope they can. I'll be waiting.

Regards,
Oded

ha -- you're right, of course!

Hmm, I guess then, all you can do is use /m in conjunction with a macro
that loads the file in read-only mode.

I'd try asking in one of the word.vba newsgroups, the coding gurus
surely have a more concrete answer for you!

HTH
Robert
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