Newer versions also bring additions to the application. :-) As you noted,
the "(Read only)" option isn't available in Word 2000 and the only
workaround is to upgrade to a version that includes the option which is Word
2003 or Word 2007.
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"Wez" wrote in message
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Hi All,
I have noticed a difference in the protection mechanisms of Word 2000
and Word 2003/7. In word 2003, there are 4 ways of protecting a
document...
-Filling in forms
-Tracked changes
-Comments
-Readonly
Word 2000 does not have the last option. Is there a way I can get Word
2000 to be able to open a document that was protected using Readonly?
Or must I upgrade to 2003?
Just some extra information..When I create exceptions on the document
using 2003, they are not reflected when I open it in Word 2000. The
exceptions are cancelled and I cannot edit it.
Is there anyone with the same issue?
Does anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks in advance