I'm creating a file in ppt 2007 which will be opened by ppt 2003 users. I can 
save the file in that format, but how can I make it read-only? Mark as Final 
only works in 2007. 

You could save it as a PDF.

"srpd" wrote:

> I'm creating a file in ppt 2007 which will be opened by ppt 2003 users. I can 
> save the file in that format, but how can I make it read-only? Mark as Final 
> only works in 2007. 

Save as a .pps file and use the Tools dropdown in the Save As dialog > 
General > Password to Modify
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"srpd" wrote:

> I'm creating a file in ppt 2007 which will be opened by ppt 2003 users. I can 
> save the file in that format, but how can I make it read-only? Mark as Final 
> only works in 2007. 

In article <D1BF03DE-E2B0-4B12-9B38-5FC6722FF87C@microsoft.com>, Srpd wrote:
> I'm creating a file in ppt 2007 which will be opened by ppt 2003 users. I can 
> save the file in that format, but how can I make it read-only? Mark as Final 
> only works in 2007.

What Sue and John said.  But to add a bit:  understand that Mark as Final is 
like putting a sticky-note on the report saying "Final.  Please don't modify."

There's nothing to prevent the next person from removing the sticky and editing 
away.  Same with Mark as Final.  They can clear that and edit.  It's a hint to 
the next user, not a way of protecting the document.

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