Open MS word file in read only mode

Hi All,
Is there any function module or method to open an MS word file (which is not read only ) in read only mode.
User should only be able to see the document ,he should not be able to make any changes.
Regards,
Mukul Sharma.

Hi,
Where is the document stored? In a content server? In BDS? In a directory?
Regards,
bert

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