Forms in MS Word - Trying to put forms on a server and prohibit modifications

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D.Scott

#61
Excel passwords are even easier to bypass than Word. The only sure way (and I'm not so sure about that) is pdf.

On the other hand, you could draw a line at "reasonableness". Nobody should really expect to secure a document from an "expert" who is determined. They will find a way.

Dave
 
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Laura M

#62
I know they can "select all" "copy" "paste" - but isn't it harder to modify accidently? I'm not worried about sabotage - just accidental.


Energy - yep - the "Cove" is the best. I'm glad to have a good suggestion every once in awhile for all the good advice I've received. We need to have a Christmas party! Too bad we're all so far from Cinci Marc, or we'd be inviting ourselves over! Of course then we'd know what energy really looks like! :eek:
 
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Marc

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#63
PDF Security

Originally posted by D.Scott

The only sure way (and I'm not so sure about that) is pdf.
PDFs can be easily cracked but you have to spend about 30 or 40 bucks for the 'cracker'. It would be a sabotage issue, not an accidental issue. PDFs are pretty secure for normal companies and their uses for PDF files.
 

Marc

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#64
Re: Re: Indigestion Problems!

Originally posted by energy

Again, it was the many posts on this topic and the "back and forth" that enabled me to talk turkey with those here in position to provide me with the needed resource.
So - show your appreciation! Send money! Need an address? I prefer cash. No stamps, please... :thedeal:
 
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energy

#65
That's me!

Originally posted by Laura M
We need to have a Christmas party! Too bad we're all so far from Cinci Marc, or we'd be inviting ourselves over! Of course then we'd know what energy really looks like! :eek:
Every avitar has my mug in it, somewhere. Ugh!
As for the party, we can all go to Marc's house in the Caymans and enjoy the sun!:ko: :smokin:
 

Marc

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#66
> As for the party, we can all go to Marc's house in the
> Caymans and enjoy the sun!

If you can find it, you're free to stop by and use it for free and stay as long as you like. Heck - you can retire there and live for free. You can use the 'Main' house on the estate. If you DO find my 'house in the Caymans', please let me know where it is 'cause I would like to join in the fun! I'll even stay in the estate 'guest house' so you can enjoy the 'main' residence! :thedeal:
 
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Catrina

#67
Use Templates

Create the form and enter the form fields. Save the document as a template (.dot). Now, whenever the template is opened, it prompts you to save it as a Word document. For added protection, go to Windows Explorer, right-click on the file and select the read-only file attribute. Don't forget to password protect the template for forms before setting the attribute to read-only. It may also help if this template resides in a folder with permission levels set to read and execute for the rest of the company and set to full control for you. This allows you to control any modifications to the template. This will also allow you to set up your users so they can access the template through Word. Once a Workgroup Template directory has been established, place the templates in this folder. Then, have the users (in Word) go to Tools/Options/File Locations/Workgroup Templates. Then click modify. Specify the path for the template.

Now, all the users have to do in order to use the template is go to File/New in Word and select your template from the General tab. I use this method because it allows me to update the template without having to resend it out to everyone after the revisions are approved.

Stay away from Adobe. We have Adobe here but do not use it for forms. In order for the form feature to work (for everyone to have the ability to fill out an Adobe form online) each person must have the full Acrobat Writer application installed on their machine.

Word will work well for forms.:bigwave:
 
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JodiB

#68
That's what we're doing

But did you know that not only can someone go to File/New in Word, but if you show them how to come off of the Start bar and up to New Office Document, then they can see and access all of the forms, Word and Excel. :)

This is helpful if you aren't sure what format it's in.
 
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Laura M

#69
Thanks Catrina . I'm just getting ready to work on a small project that this should work well on.

Laura
 
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James Gutherson

#70
I'm really trying not to be a negative Nelli (sorry to any Nelli's out there), I hope this works for you:)

I just want to warn you again that just because this is the way Word is meant to work, that doesn't mean it will. Please read the earlier posts.

I can't find any rhyme or reason why it will work on one computer and not on another when the only differences between them are their serial numbers.:frust:

Again I really hope it works for you!:D
 
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