In that case, just use Tools, Protect - don't both with the save as read
only option.

Terry

"Top Spin" wrote in message
...
: On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 17:51:03 -0000, "TF"
: terryfarrell%40%6d%73%6e%2ecom wrote:
:
: No. You need to convert the document into a locked PDF file for
: distribution.
:
: I never distribute the electronic document -- only printed copies. The
: locking I am looking for is only for inhouse protection and only
: inadvertant modifications at that.
:
: --
: Running Word 2K SP-3 (9.0.6926)
: PC: HP Omnibook 6000
: OS: Win 2K SP-4 (5.00.2195)
: Email: Usenet-20031220 at spamex.com
: (11/03/04)