1.
Click the Microsoft Office
Button
, and then click Save As.
2.
Click Tools, and then
click General Options.
3.
Do one or both of the following:
§ If you want reviewers to enter a password before they can view the
document, type a password in the Password to open box.
§
If you want reviewers to enter a password before they can save changes to the document, type a password in the Password to modify box.
If you want reviewers to enter a password before they can save changes to the document, type a password in the Password to modify box.
Notes
§ Password to open By default, this
feature uses advanced encryption. Encryption is a standard method used to help
make your file more secure.
§ Password to modify This feature does
not use any encryption method. It is designed so you can collaborate with
content reviewers you trust. Is not designed to help make your file more
secure. Both passwords You can assign both passwords —
one to access the file and one to provide specific reviewers with permission to
modify its content. Make sure each password is different from the other.
Important
Use strong passwords that combine uppercase and
lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these
elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Passwords should
be 8 or more characters in length. A pass phrase that uses 14 or more
characters is better. For more information, see Help protect your personal information with strong passwords.
It is critical that you remember your password. If
you forget your password, Microsoft cannot retrieve it. Store the passwords
that you write down in a secure place away from the information that they help
protect.
4.
If you don't want content
reviewers to accidentally modify the file, select the Read-only recommended
check box. When opening the file, reviewers are asked whether or not they want
to open the file as read-only.
5.
Click OK.
6.
When prompted, retype your passwords
to confirm them, and then click OK.
7.
Click Save.
HOW TO REMOVE THE PASSWORD
1.
Click the Microsoft Office
Button
,
2.
Select “Save as”
3.
Click on TOOLS and select General Option then
the box where the password is will appear in this format (*****)
4.
Then delete the password and
click OK and then SAVE.
