How to Encrypt Word Documents

Protect your text and encrypt Word documents. Add security to a Word document by making your document password-protected. The next time you open it, or if someone else opens it, a password prompt will open. No one will be able to open the document without the password.

Things You'll Need

• Word 2007

Instructions

1. Open the Word document.

2. Click "File" and "Save As."

3. Select the "Tools" option. Click "General Options."

4. Enter a password in the "Password to open" field.

5. Click "OK."

6. Test your password. Close the document and then reopen it. You should now be prompted to enter a password.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a low level of security for Word documents.