On Tue, 2006-03-07 at 17:27 -0800, Cindy Moore wrote: > I read recently of a plugin for MSO that adds an option to "hide data", > that is, to strip from the document any "hidden" data that you might not > want to export along with the file (here is the > article: > http://www.lifehacker.com/software/downloads/download-of-the-day-microsoft-office-remove-hidden-data-addin-158559.php) > > And of course when I happened across this my immediate thought was 1) > does OOo have any similar hidden data, and if so, is there some way > within OOo to likewise strip it? If so, how does one do that; if not, > perhaps this would be a good security idea to add to a features list?
The one area that I know of where there is 'hidden' data is when you record changes (Edit - Changes - Record Changes). If the option (Edit - Changes - Show) is unticked then you won't see the old changed text, but it is there. I believe that the old text is removed when you accept or reject the changes (Edit - Changes - Accept or Reject). So, before you send the document off you should do this at least. It may make a good request for enhancement to have OOo warn when saving (and certainly when emailing via "Document as Email") if there are changes still recorded, and maybe only when Show is off to avoid annoying users too much. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
