Customizing and Securing Microsoft Word 2010

  • 8/15/2010
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Password Protecting a File

Office 2010, like its predecessors, makes it easy for you add passwords to your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Now in Office 2010, you can add encryption to your password to ensure that your file is as secure as possible.

Add a Password

  1. Click the File tab.

  2. In the Info tab, click Protect Document in the Permissions area.

  3. Click Encrypt with a Password.

  4. Enter a password and click OK.

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You can also set the password during the Save As process by clicking (in the Save As dialog box) the Tools arrow, choosing General Options, and entering the password required to open the file. If you plan to share the file with others, you can enter a separate password that you share with co-authors to enable modification and file sharing.

CAUTION

Note that when you set an encrypted password for your Word file, the password cannot be recovered if you forget the password later. For this reason, you should keep a copy of your passwords in a safe place you can access easily.

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