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Katseyzzz Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
Katseyzzz Posted messages 5 Status Member -
Hello,
Since the last update of PPT, I can no longer print slides when the slideshow is in read-only mode (Print is grayed out in the file menu).
Does anyone have a solution?

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m@rina Posted messages 27386 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 561
 
Hello

It's quite logical. The ability to print a document that has been set to read-only is not a proof of security, especially since printing can be made into a PDF file.

All you need to do is open the file by entering the password.

m@rina

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Katseyzzz Posted messages 5 Status Member 1
 
Indeed, it is read-only because it is shared with people who should not be able to modify it but should be able to print it.
Any ideas?
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Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58207 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   17 476
 
And if you save it as a PDF?
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Katseyzzz Posted messages 5 Status Member 1
 
Yes, this allows for printing slides or notes pages, but I have to create two separate documents for that, in addition to the original document...
Moreover, this means that I have to perform the operation, as the people who have access to the read-only document cannot do anything.
It's better than nothing, thank you, but do you have another idea?
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m@rina Posted messages 27386 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 561
 
Hello,

Apparently (I just tested), you can print via a macro.
So, you need to open your presentation with the password, insert this macro: 
Sub impr()
ActivePresentation.PrintOut
End Sub


And add a button to the Quick Access Toolbar, for example, to execute this macro so that everyone can access it.

Save it in pptm format.

m@rina
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Katseyzzz Posted messages 5 Status Member 1
 
It works very well, thank you!
I know I'm asking a lot, but since I don't know anything about macros, is it possible:
- to create one to print the notes pages?
- to create one that would allow selecting the slides to print (and not the whole document)?
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m@rina Posted messages 27386 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   11 561
 
As if Microsoft's protection was done carelessly, because you can still use a macro command from older versions, which should help you since the user will access the Print dialog and can print as they wish. This avoids having to make a complicated setup...

Replace the macro I gave you with this one: 
Sub truc()
Application.CommandBars.ExecuteMso ("FilePrint")
End Sub

m@rina
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Katseyzzz Posted messages 5 Status Member 1
 
Awesome, THANK YOU !!!
It's exactly what I needed :-)
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