Video restrict changes to files

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Use read-only protection and passwords to prevent other people from opening or modifying documents.

Make documents read-only

1. Open the document that you want to make read-only

2. Select File > Info.

3. Select Protect Document > Mark as Final.

   Note: In Excel, select Protect Workbook. In PowerPoint, select Protect Presentation.

4. Select OK.

5. Browse to the folder where you want to save the file, enter a file name, and then select Save.

   When you open the file, a Marked as Final message appears at the top of the document. If you select Edit Anyway, the document is no longer read-only.

Encrypt documents with a password

1. Open the document that you want to password protect.

2. Select File > Info.

3. Select Protect Document > Encrypt with Password.

   Note: In Excel, select Protect Workbook. In PowerPoint, select Protect Presentation.

4. Enter a password, and select OK.

5. Re-enter the password, and select OK.

Remove password protection

1. Open the password-protected document.

2. Select File > Info.

3. Select Protect Document > Encrypt with Password.

   Note: In Excel, select Protect Workbook. In PowerPoint, select Protect Presentation.

4. Delete the password, and then select OK.

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