This article explains how to protect a Microsoft Word document with a password. This can be done on both Windows and Mac. However, it should be noted that it is not possible to password-protect access to a Word document using OneDrive.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Windows
Step 1. Open the Microsoft Word document you want to protect
Double-click the corresponding file icon. The document will be opened using Microsoft Word.
If you haven't created the document yet, follow these instructions: start Microsoft Word, click on the icon Blank document and create the content of the document before continuing to read.
Step 2. Click on the File menu
It is located in the upper left corner of the Word window. A series of options will be displayed.
Step 3. Click on the Information tab
It is located at the top of the left pane of the window.
If after clicking on the tab Information nothing happens, it means that the content of the card in question is already visible on the screen.
Step 4. Click on the Protect Document option
It features a padlock icon displayed under the file name at the top of the page. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 5. Click on the Encrypt with password option
It is listed at the top of the drop-down menu that appeared. A new dialog will appear.
Step 6. Enter your password
Type the password you have chosen in the "Password" text field visible in the center of the window that appears.
Step 7. Click the OK button
It is located at the bottom of the pop-up window that appeared.
Step 8. Enter the password again, then click the OK button
This will confirm that the chosen password is correct. After you close the document, no one will be able to open it again unless you enter the security password you set.
Remember that it is still possible to delete the Word document in question without the need to open it or enter the password
Method 2 of 2: Mac
Step 1. Open the Microsoft Word document you want to protect
Double-click the corresponding file icon. The document will be opened using Microsoft Word.
If you haven't created the document yet, follow these instructions: start Microsoft Word, click on the icon Blank document and create the content of the document before continuing to read.
Step 2. Click on the Review menu
It is located at the top of the Microsoft Word window. The toolbar will appear Revision just below the set of Word ribbon tabs.
Step 3. Click the Protect Document icon
It features a padlock and is located on the right side of the Word toolbar. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 4. Enter a password
Type the chosen password in the "Password" text field visible at the top of the window. This way, no one will be able to access the contents of the file without first entering the correct password.
If you want to prevent other people from editing your document, enter a second password in the text field visible at the bottom of the window
Step 5. Click the OK button
It is located at the bottom of the pop-up window.
Step 6. Re-enter the password (s) you chose, then click the OK button
This way you will confirm your choice. After you close the document, no one will be able to open it again unless you enter the security password you set.
