On the Print tab of Tools | Options, clear the check box for "Field codes."

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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"aj" wrote in message
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I created a word document and protected it so that it opens as read only
for
other users. However, when the document prints - it prints {PRIVATE}
Beside
the first words. How can I keep this PRIVATE from printing???