First Look 2007 Microsoft® Office System

Finishing and Protecting Your Files

In Office Word 2007, Office Excel 2007, and Office PowerPoint 2007, the File menu includes a new Finish command that provides a number of ways to safeguard finished documents, worksheets, and presentations (see Figure 3-4). Here’s a quick introduction to the tools:

• The Properties option enables you to add identifying information about the open file, including the author name, keywords, subject, and more (See Figure 3-5).

• Use the Inspect Document option to find and remove any personal or sensitive information in your document before you share it.

• Choose Restrict Permission to set and control access you give others to your files.

• Select Add A Digital Signature to attach a hidden signature to the document so that ...