SUMMARY
When the Option button is clicked in the Microsoft Excel Save As
dialog box (on the File menu), the option of setting the file sharing
privileges of the file is available. Below are the differences among
the choices:
- Protection Password: This prevents the file from being opened. The
only method of opening a file with a protection password is to
supply Excel with the proper password when prompted by Excel.
- Write Reservation: This allows anyone to open the file. However,
only individuals who know the password can save changes to the
file. You can save the file with any changes you have made to a new
filename, regardless of whether you know the password. Write
reservation is designed to protect data and formatting, not as a
security feature.
- Read Only Recommendation: Designed for use on networks, this
reminds you that other people may need to use the file at the same
time. By opening it as read only, users that need to make changes
to the file are still able to. There is no password associated with
this feature.
For more information on protecting documents, see pages 556 to 562 in
the "Microsoft Excel User's Guide" version 3.0 manual.
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