Word 2010: Password Protect Document File

Posted by Mitch on Aug 26, 2009 under Office Tips | No Comment

Password protect your Word 2010 document. You can prevent people from viewing or modifying documents unless they have a password with these steps.

1. Click the Save option in the upper-left corner (disk). If you’ve already saved the file, you will need to click the Office logo and then click Save As…

2. Click the Tools menu in the lower-right corner of the window. Select General Options…

3. Enter a Password to open or Password to modify or both. Click OK when done.

4.  Retype the password(s) when prompted. Click OK.

5. Click Save.