Can I create a link to an Office file that forces the user to create a copy? #M365AMA

In this episode, the #M365AMA panel discusses the following community question:

“Is there a way to create a link to an Office file and make it force the user to make a copy of it, like on Google docs?”

Check out the discussion here:

 

Participating in this discussion were:

• Christian Buckley @buckleyplanet 
• Kirsty McGrath @KirstyMcGrath13
• Jay Leask @jayleask
• Shari Oswald @sharoneweaver

Some relevant notes/links shared by the team:

• “force the user to make a copy?” No. “not let them edit so they can only edit if they save a copy?” Yes.
• Mark as Final https://www.thewindowsclub.com/mark-a-document-as-final-in-microsoft-word
• Automating Your Document Processes http://bit.ly/LIL-ShortcutShari