PowerPoint: Clear view-only messaging

<p>When you open a presentation you don't have permission to edit, PowerPoint now shows a clear "Viewing Only" message bar. It explains that the file is view-only, shows who created it, and tells you to contact the owner if you need more access.</p>

Affected: PowerPoint

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