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How do I protect Word documents with a password?


To protect the content of your Microsoft Word documents, add password protection to the document, why not when it's so easy!




Contents:

1.) ... protect Word document with a password!
2.) ... What should you watch out for with password-protected Word documents?
3.) ... More information about password and Co.!




1.) Protect Word document with a password!

1. Open the document in question in MS Word

2. Click on "File" in the upper left corner of Word.

3. Select "Info" in the left sidebar.

4. Click on "Protect Document" in the right pane and on "Encrypt with Password"

(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 5) 

PS:
Later you can unprotect your document by removing the password protection if You want. Just repeat the steps! . Clear the Password field and click OK. Don't forget to "Save" from the left sidebar (See image under Information). 


(Image-1) Protect the Word document with a password!
Protect the Word document with a password!



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2.) What should be considered with password-protected Word documents?

If the document is password protected, the user will be prompted for the password each time the document is opened. This handy built-in Word feature can also prevent you from gaining access to the document if you forget the password!

3.) More information about password and Co.!

Passwords can usually be a handy thing, but you always have to be careful not to lock yourself out, so passwords should be used with care!


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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. When I open the document with Microsoft Word and want to protect the document or encrypt it with a password?
  2. Encrypt document with password protection to protect document?
  3. How do I add password protection so other users can't do anything every time the document is opened without a password?
  4. Who can show me how to use the integrated Word password function?
  5. Microsoft Word password prompt, I want to remove the password, can I do this easily?
  6. Secure document with a password using Microsoft Word on a Windows computer?
  7. Where is the area to protect the document, i.e. encrypt with a password or password?
  8. Can I encrypt a Word document with a password?
  9. Help I lost the password of the document and without it I can't open it?
  10. Can I unprotect the document or remove password protection in Word?
  11. Wondering how can I protect the content of Microsoft Word documents?
  12. How do I ensure confidential Word documents are only accessible to me and authorized users?
  13. Confirm password Word document is protected, when opening the document I am prompted for a password, why?
  14. How is it done, protecting a Word document with a password?
  15. Protect document by encrypting with password?
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