ShellExecute - Word.doc Read Only

[craigachan]

I am using ShellExecute to open word 2007 documents. I don't understand fully how it works but it works good. But now I would like to know if someone can tell me how to use ShellExecute to open the word documents in Read Only mode. How do I pass the information through ShellExecute to Word 2007. Any help is appreciated.

 

[WayneRyan]

Craig,

I don't think that MS Word has a command-line switch that lets you edit
a document in read-only mode. You could however give read-only access
to the folder. Then they can't change the original document.

Just a thought,
Wayne

 

[craigachan]

Is there VB code that I can use to set the folders properties, and if so what would it be?

 

[WayneRyan]

Craig,

No, If it's a shared network drive, I'm talking about the IT guys.

If It's local, I'm talking about you.

Plus, I'm having a heck of a time typing at the moment.

Let's talk later.

Wayne