breaking the connection from an Excel graph in a Powerpoint presentation

[psyCohn]

This should seem easy, but I cannot figure it out. I have a Powerpoint file with many Excel graphs in it. I need to be able to Email that to someone but eliminate their ability to bring up the source Excel file when right-click on the chart and select Edit Data/Edit Data in Excel. I know I can cut/paste-special the graph as a picture, but my .pptx file has > 100 graphs in it already. I password-protected the source Excel file, but the Powerpoint still let me bring up the file without having to use the pw. I also broke any/all links in the Powerpoint, but that didn't stop anything either. Please let me know if there is a way to eliminate someone's ability to pull up the source Excel file without me having to recreate my entire presentation.

 

[severynm]

Not an expert by any means, but aren't there ways you can protect the PowerPoint itself? At least in 365, I can go File → Info → Protect Presentation → Restrict access or Mark as Final. However, that's not a good option if you need people to be able to edit the ppt. You might also consider pasting the chart as a picture.

 

[psyCohn]

Not an expert by any means, but aren't there ways you can protect the PowerPoint itself? At least in 365, I can go File → Info → Protect Presentation → Restrict access or Mark as Final. However, that's not a good option if you need people to be able to edit the ppt. You might also consider pasting the chart as a picture.

Thanks! And yes, you're correct on both points. We were finally able to a) break the links and b) password-protect the source file - both of those seemed to work, but pasting as a pitcture is the ultimate way to make sure...