How to Password Protect a Microsoft Word Document
Click the "File" in the upper-left corner., Click Protect Document., Enter a password., Remove your password.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Click the "File" in the upper-left corner.
If the Info tab doesn’t automatically open, click the Info tab. -
Step 2: Click Protect Document.
This square button is located under the “Information about <document>” section.
Click “Encrypt with Password” in the menu that appears. , You will be asked to enter the password again to confirm it.
You will not be able to retrieve this password if you forget it, so write it down in a safe location.
In order for the password to take effect, you must save the file. , If you want to remove your password, open the document and click the File menu again.
Click Protect Document and select “Encrypt with Password”.
There will be a password in the box, delete it and press OK. -
Step 3: Enter a password.
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Step 4: Remove your password.
Detailed Guide
If the Info tab doesn’t automatically open, click the Info tab.
This square button is located under the “Information about <document>” section.
Click “Encrypt with Password” in the menu that appears. , You will be asked to enter the password again to confirm it.
You will not be able to retrieve this password if you forget it, so write it down in a safe location.
In order for the password to take effect, you must save the file. , If you want to remove your password, open the document and click the File menu again.
Click Protect Document and select “Encrypt with Password”.
There will be a password in the box, delete it and press OK.
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