How to prevent unwanted edits by marking documents as final in Microsoft Office.How to prevent unwanted edits using the read-only option in Microsoft Office.How to prevent unwanted edits by restricting changes in Microsoft Office.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through multiple methods to restrict document editing and prevent accidental changes on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents. If you use Office 365, Office 2019, or an older version, you can use several features to restrict editing to a section or entire document, spreadsheet, or presentation to prevent users from making changes accidentally. Although you can add a password to protect a document, people with access can still make unwanted changes, which can result in delays or communication of the wrong information. When sharing an Office document with colleagues or a group, making sure the content remains accurate is critical.
