Learn how to apply the Mark as Final option in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows. This option needs to be applied to individual presentation files.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and higher
Do you need to share your presentations with others? If yes, it's a good idea to make sure that your presentations are set to be read-only before you share them. To make your file read-only, you should look at the Mark as Final option in PowerPoint. Note that this option is not as restrictive as password-protecting a PowerPoint presentation. The Mark as Final option tries to prevent users from typing, editing commands, and proofing. All editing options are disabled or turned off. However, do remember that Mark as Final is not a security feature, and can be easily reversed by the recipient of your file.
Presentations that have been marked as final in PowerPoint 2016 will not be read-only if they are opened in PowerPoint 2007 and prior versions.
Follow these steps to learn how to use the Mark as Final option in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows:
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