How to prevent copying of an order form using an excel spreadsheet

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If I distribute an order form to individuals to use on their computer, is
there a way to prevent them from making copies and giving these forms to
other individuals?
 
In Excel 2003, there is a feature called Information Rights Management.

It allows only certain people to have access to the document.
It has other features too - including self expiring documents.
 
Hi Rob
This is of interest to me too.
Where do I find more information about what you posted below?
Thanks

Sharad
 
If you have Excel 2003, you can search Help for "Information Rights
Management"

Otherwise, search Microsoft's site for the same.
 
Note that this requires you to have a accessible server running Windows
Server 2003, and your clients to use XL03, as well, or they won't be
able to read the file in XL.

IIRC, if you give permission to edit the file, the user will be able to
copy the content (and paste it into another, unprotected, workbook).
Since the file in question is an order form, I don't know if that would
work for the OP.
 
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