Microsoft KB Archive/26750

Mac Works: Locking Files and Creating Stationery Documents

PSS ID Number: Q26750 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

1.0 1.1 2.0 3.0 4.0

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x and 4.0 == 

= SUMMARY =

To prevent changes from being made to a file when using Microsoft Works version 1.x, it may be necessary to lock the file. To lock a file, complete the following steps:


 * 1) If the file is open, close it or quit Works.
 * 2) Select the file icon and choose Get Info from the Finder’s File menu.
 * 3) Select the Locked box.
 * 4) Click the close box.

Note: If you lock the file while it is open, you can still save changes to the file. This is because Works checks a file’s read/write ability only when a file is opened, not when it is saved.

= MORE INFORMATION =

To prevent changes from being made to a file when using Microsoft Works version 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0, make the file a Stationery document. To make a file a Stationery or template document, complete the following steps.

Previously Saved Files

 * 1) If the file is open, close it or quit Works.
 * 2) Select the file icon and choose Get Info from the Finder’s File menu.
 * 3) Select the Stationery Pad box.
 * 4) Click the close box.

Files Not Previously Save

 * 1) In Works, choose Save As from the File menu
 * 2) Give the file a descriptive name
 * 3) Choose the Stationery option under File Format
 * 4) Choose the Save button

= Additional query words: 1.00 1.10 2.00 3.00 4.00 mwksmisc tmpl =

Version : 1.0 1.1 2.0 3.0 4.0 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.