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Is there a way to secure a spreadsheet so the user can enter data into it,
print it, but not save it in any way?

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Not really. You can disable menu bars and toolbars (using VBA) but a user
could always work around those using keyboard shortcuts or creating another
workbook.

Now, if you just don't want them to over-ride the current workbook, that's
possible. When you go to Save-As, under Tools-General options, choose to open
in read-only mode (and use a password).
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Is there a way to secure a spreadsheet so the user can enter data into it,
print it, but not save it in any way?

Thanx.

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Okay...I know this isn't the correct forum, but can this be done in Word,
using a fillable form, or the like? Or is my solution going to be to go with
Adobe and create a fillable form there? Because I know for a fact that I can
disable ANY aspect to an Adobe file that I desire.

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"Luke M" wrote:

Not really. You can disable menu bars and toolbars (using VBA) but a user
could always work around those using keyboard shortcuts or creating another
workbook.

Now, if you just don't want them to over-ride the current workbook, that's
possible. When you go to Save-As, under Tools-General options, choose to open
in read-only mode (and use a password).
--
Best Regards,

Luke M
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Is there a way to secure a spreadsheet so the user can enter data into it,
print it, but not save it in any way?

Thanx.

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