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Ripples Ripples
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April 20, 2018
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how to hide file path in .pdf created from .ppt

  • April 20, 2018
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I converted my MS PowrPoint file to .pdf.  However in the Properties section, I noticed that under 'Location', it shows the file path.  For example: C:\Users\MyName\Desktop

I don't want my file path shown since it includes my name.  How can I hide the file path? 

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Correct answer try67

Not possible, but also not necessary. However, when you send the file to someone else your name won't show up in it any longer. It just shows the path where the file is saved on the local computer. You can see it by moving the file to another folder. The "Location" value will change accordingly.

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William32189234ptnn
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September 10, 2023

I had the same problem.     But, then I happened upon a solution that has worked consistently and without many steps.     I select a PowerPoint file from my explorer.   Right mouse click.    Select "Convert to Adobe" and then I allow it to run the conversion process and the newly created Adobe file has the File Name I determined in the "tab" of the Adobe file.

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    Mohammed5ED2
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    February 10, 2021

    No. it Won't be hidden for other users on other machines and the problem continued till now.

    Bernd Alheit
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    Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 10, 2021

    Post a screenshot which shows what the others see on their computers.

    try67
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    try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 20, 2018

    Not possible, but also not necessary. However, when you send the file to someone else your name won't show up in it any longer. It just shows the path where the file is saved on the local computer. You can see it by moving the file to another folder. The "Location" value will change accordingly.

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    Ripples RipplesAuthor
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    April 20, 2018

    Thanks.  Since the filepath automatically shows the Users\MyName, and since I'm unable to rename the MyName folder, my actual name will appear in the filepath. 

    Luckily I've figured out a workaround.  I move the file into the C:\Users\   folder and not the C:\Users\MyName\  folder 

    try67
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    try67Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 20, 2018

    Again, this information is not a part of the file. If you send it to someone else they will see something completely different there.

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