How to Add a Password to a Word Document
Here are the steps to add a password to a Word document in Microsoft Word:
- Open the document you want to protect and click on the "File" tab.
- Click on "Info" in the left pane.
- Click on "Protect Document" and then select "Encrypt with Password".
- Type in the password you want to use to protect the document in the "Password" field, and then click "OK".
- Confirm the password in the "Reenter password" field, and then click "OK".
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The document will now require the specified password to
open, modify, or remove protection. It is important to note that
password-protected documents in Microsoft Word cannot be recovered if the
password is lost or forgotten, so it is recommended to store the password in a
secure location.