- Open the Word Document you would like to password protect. (1 minute)
- Click File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password.
3. The Encrypt Document dialog box will appear > Type in the password you would like to use to protect the document > Click OK to finish.
4. After you’ve added a password to your file, save the file to make sure the password takes effect. (1 minute)
To remove the password – open the file (which will require the current password), go to File > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password. Delete the password and click OK. Be sure to save your file to make that change permanent.
Total Duration: 4 minutes
