Require a password to open or modify a file - Word

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Require a password to open or modify a file

Applies to: Microsoft Office Word 2003

Security Use strong passwords that combine upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Weak passwords don't mix these elements. Strong password: Y6dh!et5. Weak password: House27. Use a strong password that you can remember so that you don't have to write it down.

Open the file.
On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Security.
Do one of the following:
Create a password to open
1. In the Password to open box, type a password, and then click OK.
2. In the Reenter password to open box, type the password again, and then click OK.
Create a password to modify
1. In the Password to modify box, type a password, and then click OK.
2. In the Reenter password to modify box, type the password again, and then click OK.

Show Tip

To create a long password— up to 255 characters— click Advanced, and then select an RC4 encryption type.