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How to encrypt a Word document?

Author: Tech Support Last Modified: 2024-08-06

Encrypting a Word document by adding a password ensures that only authorized individuals can access the content. If you want to use password to protect a word document, you can get it done with the following steps:

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1. Click File > Save As.

2. In the Save As window, click Tools and select General Options.

Save As window

3. Enter a password in the Password to open field, and click OK.

General Options dialog box with Password to open field highlighted

Tip: You can also quickly encrypt a word document by using these procedures: Click File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password.

Encrypt with password option on the File menu


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If you want to know how to protect from modifying a Word document accidently when you are working with multiple documents open at the same time, we recommend you the Lock Document feature in Office Tab. With Office Tab, It’s not hard to switch back and forth between documents again. Right click on a document tab you want to lock and choose Lock Document command item.

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