Handy hints for Microsoft Word

How to add a password to a Microsoft Word document?

1. Click ‘Info’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Click ‘Protect Document’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Click ‘Encrypt with Password’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. In the dialogue box, enter a password (case-sensitive) and click OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Confirm: Re-enter the password when prompted and click OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. In the Info section, it will show ‘Protect Document: a password is required to open this file’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Save the document (Ctrl + S) to ensure the password takes effect

Your document is ready and will be protected by your password!

 

 

 

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