Adding a signature to Excel 2003

[Tallie]

I have just designed a report on Excel 2003 for work and want to ensure that it states on it somewhere that I created it (it would be nice to get the credit for it after all!).

Other people would be modifying it and viewing it but is there some way I can ensure that it says like made by me or something?

 

[Fazza]

Put your name/message all over it, but expect if people want they will remove it..

Such as dedicated sheet with notes about you created it at some time & to refer to you - give contact info - if changes are required. Put your name in the footer or header for that page. Put your name in a defined range with a simple message about being the creator: same thing in a hidden name. Put a message in the file's properties: easy via Explorer, right click to file properties. Write a comment in the VBA. Have a msgbox on file open or closure. Or in the status bar. Whatever floats your boat.

regards

 

[EddyVilla]

Fazza just give you a lot of options, i usually inster Header and Footer and protect the worksheet and i do tons of excel reports. i dont like puting VBA since (at least in 07) you need habilitate the excel macro through the file properties.

Regards, Eddie

 

[Tallie]

Thank you both for all the suggestions!

I opted to put my name in properties

 

[Fazza]

In my experience very few people will notice the name in the properties: which is a good thing as it means it may not be readily deleted.

 

[Tallie]

That's what I'm hoping... It's just so I know if someone tries to claim it, my name is on there somewhere as well as my protection lol