HOW TO SAVE DOCUMENTS WITH A PASSWORD

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.

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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.