Hi paul, thats pretty close...thanks for that!!!!!
"Paul D" wrote in message
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one way is to do file - save as, select tools from the top menu then
select
general options. Create a password to modify. Now anybody that opens the
workbook must enter a password or will only be able to open in read only
mode.
Paul D

"gav meredith" wrote in message
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Hello again,

Within an existing workbook i have, is there a way to make the user save
the
workbook under a new name to prevent overwriting the original??

Cheers!!!