EncryptionProvider.ShowSettings method (Office)
Used to display a dialog of the encryption settings for the current document.
Syntax
expression.ShowSettings(SessionHandle, ParentWindow, ReadOnly, Remove)
expression An expression that returns an EncryptionProvider object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SessionHandle | Required | Long | The ID of the current session. |
| ParentWindow | Required | IUnknown | Specifies the window that is called to display the encryption settings. |
| ReadOnly | Required | Boolean | Specifies whether you want the user to be able to change the encryption settings. |
| Remove | Required | Boolean | If True, the encryption for a document will be removed during the next save operation. |
Remarks
This method can only be called on an already encrypted document. Use this method in your COM add-in to display whatever user experience you like based on the user's permissions.
For example, in a pure encryption scenario, you can display a dialog box to change the document's password. In a rights management scenario, you can decide whether to show a dialog box for changing permissions or show the user's permissions.
See also
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