How to Modify Document Properties in Word 2007

Change document properties using the Document Information Panel in Word 2007.

All Microsoft Office 2007 files have document properties that help identify the document. These properties, also known as metadata, include the title of the document, author and keywords. Document properties are important because you can use the data to search for documents or organize them. View and modify the document properties for a Microsoft Word 2007 document using the "Document Information Panel."

Instructions

1. Open an existing file in Microsoft Word 2007.

2. Click the "Microsoft Office Button" in the top-left corner.

3. Click "Prepare," then "Properties" to open the "Document Information Properties" at the top of your document.

4. Click in each available field, such as "Author," "Title" or "Subject." Enter the text in each field that you want to use to identify the document.

5. Click the "X" in the top-right corner of the panel to close it.

6. Click the "Microsoft Office Button," then "Save" to save the document.

References

• Microsoft Word 2007: View or Change the Properties for an Office Document