putting my name on a file

[kap]

I have been strongly advised to hard code (?) my name on every projects and files I create if I am to earn my credits with the boss. How do I do that? Currently, I am creating spreadsheets in Xcel and Access on a Windows XP machine to keep track all the small student loans, i.e. the funding source, who has it, how much has been spent, has it been paid, and how much is still owed. TiA

[deckeda]

In times like these I ask my boss.

Various Office apps have a "user" area of the document prefs where you can stick your name but I don't know if that's what you need. You can also protect the document with a password. That would give a strong hint as to who created it, perhaps, if only you have the password ...

[kap]

[quote deckeda]In times like these I ask my boss.

Various Office apps have a "user" area of the document prefs where you can stick your name but I don't know if that's what you need. You can also protect the document with a password. That would give a strong hint as to who created it, perhaps, if only you have the password ...
Asking the boss is not a wise idea at times like these esp. in this office atmosphere. It's another topic altogether . I suppose password protect the files is the best solution.

[GGD]

How about in some unused cells near the bottom, include your contact info "For questions or comments".

[onthedownlow]

Same thing in both places...but you can right-click on the file...go to Properties, and then unders one of the tabs fill in the 'Author'....'Description'....etc. fields...all meta-data for the file.

Inside Excel, Word, etc...go to the File menu and then to Properties...you'll have the same/similar options there to put in your information.

[macphanatic]

You could also hide text in a header or footer. Put your name in, highlight it, and change text color to white. No one would know that you put it there, but you could always prove that you created it by telling your boss to highlight the area and change the text color.

[olnacl]

I ran into that at work for years. I'd write a procedure document and then someone would change a comma to a period and make themselves the author. I can't believe the manager didn't see through it, but we'd change managers about once a year, so when the new manager started, it appeared that the documents were written by those who made the pi$$-ant changes. I give a fat rat's behind anyway, but it did sorta twist my shorts when I saw it the first time.

[kap]

[quote olnacl]I ran into that at work for years. I'd write a procedure document and then someone would change a comma to a period and make themselves the author. I can't believe the manager didn't see through it, but we'd change managers about once a year, so when the new manager started, it appeared that the documents were written by those who made the pi$$-ant changes. I give a fat rat's behind anyway, but it did sorta twist my shorts when I saw it the first time. So I have been warned that would happen in the dept I work at my second job.

[RAMd®d]

As odl noted you can enter your name in an Excel file.

But as also noted, you *must* password protect the file (Tools > Protection) or somebody can "re-author" the document.

macphantic has a great idea!

The only trouble with any file is having the opportunity to prove it's your work. Somebody can pass it off as their's, and you might not know it's even happened 'till you see them moving into the corner office.