How to password protect a word document Print

Instructions on password protecting a document

(Please find video to accompany the instructions at the bottom of the page)

1. Open the file you want to password protect in word.
2. Click file in the top left-hand corner
3. Click info in the list on the left that appears
4. Click the box that says protect document which will then show another list
5. Click encrypt with password
6. Enter the password you wish to use (Please note: make sure you make a note or remember the password you use as if you lose or forget that password you will not be able to access the document again!)
7. Re-enter the same password to confirm you wish to use that password
8. Click save to save the document and its new password
9. That document will now be password protected and you will need to enter the password anytime you open the document.
10. If you send this document to someone in an email you will need to provide them with the password so they can access the document (It is advised you don’t send the password in the same email as the document).