Question:
if i create a file in word how do i password protect it so that nobody can read it only me?
?
2009-05-16 07:23:10 UTC
i want to create a journal that i want to keep private so if you could help i would appreciate it. Thanks
Four answers:
?
2009-05-16 14:07:30 UTC
This varies from version to version of Word.



In Word 2002 (XP) (possibly Word 2003 also):



1. Click the Tools->Options menu item.

2. Click the Security tab.

3. Put a password in the Password to Open text box. WRITE THIS PASSWORD DOWN. IT'S TOO DARN EASY TO FORGET IT WHEN YOU NEED IT AGAIN.

4. Click OK.

5. Enter it again.

6. Click OK.



Now whenever someone goes to open the file, they'll receive a dialog box asking for the open password. Note that this also encrypts the file — it will not be readable without the password.



In Word 2007:



1. Click the round Office button in the upper-left corner of the window.

2. Click Prepare, then Encrypt.

3. Enter a password in the list box. WRITE THIS PASSWORD DOWN. IT'S TOO DARN EASY TO FORGET IT WHEN YOU NEED IT AGAIN.

4. Click OK.

5. Re-enter the password.

6. Click OK again.



Hope that helps.
Robin B
2009-05-16 14:39:01 UTC
I am not totally sure but in the top right corner there is a 'help' question mark. Click on it, type in 'password protect' and it gives you your options

(Word 2007)



You can go to here to download a demo.:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3932e944-697d-4efc-8e19-325b3e6c13a3&displaylang=en



OK, Never mind the above, I've been checking.

Click on the round icon at the top left of the window, select 'Prepare' and then select 'Encrypt' In the Encrypt dialogue box, enter your password for the document.

Hope this helps.
booker157
2009-05-16 15:25:54 UTC
right click the folder

goto data security management

click encrypt
Hend R
2009-05-16 14:49:50 UTC
this video explains how to



http://286785c2.qvvo.com



very simple and only akes about 2mins


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