Opening Word Doc as Read Only!!

[Taff07]

Hi,

I need to open a word document as read only through a shortcut. Does anyone know the command line I need to use. I`ve currently got the line setup as

"c:\word.exe" "C:\wordDoc.doc"

What parameter and where do I place it to make the file open as read-Only?

Thanks in Advance

Ian

 

[klrochette]

why not just save the document with the read-only protection on it? When you go to file/save as, select the options button and turn on Read-Only Recommended under the File Sharing options.

 

[Taff07]

Thanks,
But is there a way to force it to open up as read only?
I don`t want to give the option of Read only and am trying to avoid the password option.

I currently have Restrictions on the Folder only allowing Full control to a few users but when another user opens the file then this seems to block anyone else going in as full use to change information.

I`ve done this with excel but can`t seem to get it to work with word

 

[klrochette]

The other option for read-only is to go out to the file structure where this file resides and go into the properties of it and on the general tab select read-only. When the document then gets opened, you will see in the title bar [document name] (Read-Only). If they try to save it, it will prompt them that it's read only and then give them a save as dialog box.

 

[Taff07]

Thanks

If I then wanted to go in at a later date myself and edit this file would I be able to to this in modify mode by just changing this factor even if people already have it open?

 

[klrochette]

If it is currently opened by someone, you will not be able to change the attributes of the file. You would have to wait for the document to be closed.

 

[Taff07]

I was hoping there was a way around that like excel etc

Oh well, Thanks for your help.

Ian