Make a File as Final in Excel, Word or PowerPoint ~ A Complete Guide
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Published: 2021-01-27 11:40:47

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title: Make a File as Final in Excel, Word or PowerPoint ~ A Complete Guide
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In the previous post, we have seen [how to protect a workbook in Excel?](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-protect-a-workbook-in-excel/) Here, we will describe the simple steps used to **make a file as final in Excel, Word, or PowerPoint**. If you mark your work as final means, no one can change them. It is not a security feature, but it allows you to focus on reading. Let’s step into this article!! Get an official version of ** MS Excel**  from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)
## Steps to mark your work as final:

Please follow the below steps to protect a workbook.

- First, open the Excel and Click on the **“File”** tab from the **“Ribbon”**.

![File tab](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/File-tab.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21406">File tab</figcaption>

- Here, you need to click the **“Info”** section from the left navigation sidebar, under that, you can see the **“Protect Workbook”** option.

![Info section](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Info-Tab.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21407">Info section</figcaption>

- Click the Protect Workbook, it will expand the **drop-down** list as shown below.

![Drop-down list](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Drop-down-list-7.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21408">Drop-down list</figcaption>

- You need to select the **“Mark as Final”** option from the list.

![Select Mark as Final](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Select-Mark-as-Final.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21448">Select Mark as Final</figcaption>

- After that, the notice will appear **“This workbook will be marked as final and then saved”** , here you need to click the **OK** button.

![Click Ok](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Click-Ok.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21449">Click Ok</figcaption>

- Save the workbook on your device.

![Save File](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Save-File.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21450">Save File</figcaption>

- Finally, it will make as final and display the **Mark as Final icon** in the Status bar and top of the worksheet as shown below.

![Status bar](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Status-bar.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-21451">Status bar</figcaption>

## Conclusion:

Here, we have explained how to **make a file as a final in Excel**. Similarly, you can follow the above steps to mark your workbook as final in Word and Outlook also. If you have any **issue** regarding this article or any **unresolved query** , please comment in the **comment** box below. We will assist you. To learn more, check out **[Geek Excel](https://geekexcel.com/)**

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