How to Protect Microsoft PowerPoint
It can be upsetting to spend time constructing a PowerPoint presentation only to have someone change it against your wishes. Protecting your presentations not only keeps it from being changed by someone, it also can help protect your presentation from being stolen and used by someone else. Placing protection on your presentations can also help prevent unauthorized access to your presentation, thereby keeping your information private.
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Instructions
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Password Protect Your Presentation to Prevent Viewing
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Click on the "Microsoft Office Button.' You will find it on the left side of the top menu bar. Clicking on this will open an options menu.
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Open the "Prepare" list. This list gives you options for the presentation's properties and allow you to set any restrictions for the presentation's use.
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Click on "Encrypt Document." Doing this will open a request for you to enter a password.
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Type a password in the box and click "OK." Your password can be up to 255 characters.
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Re-enter the password when asked and click "OK."
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Save your presentation.
Password Protect Your Document to Prevent Modification
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Click the "Microsoft Office Button" and locate the "Save As" option.
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Click on the "Tools" menu at the bottom if the "Save As" box.
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Click on "General Options" to open the file sharing settings for your presentation.
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Decide on a password and enter it in the "Password to modify" box.
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Confirm your password when you see the "Confirm Password" box and click "OK."
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Save your presentation.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to write down your passwords in case you forget them.
Using a free download from Microsoft, an Office 2003 user can open your presentation because 2003 does not recognize the protection.
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