Document Protection – Word 2003

How to Document Protection?  Installing Protection on Documents From the  Tools  menu select the  Options  command . Then click the  Secur...

How to Document Protection? 

Installing Protection on Documents

1. From the Tools menu select the Options command . Then click the Security tab .
2. Type the opening password in the Password to open field .
3. Type the modified password in the Password to modify field .
4. You can also save a document as a document that has the Read-only attribute , so it cannot be edited. Click the Read-only recommended option .
5. After making the settings, click the OK button . A confirmation dialog box will appear (re-enter) password. Enter the password again in each re-enter dialog box. Then click OK .

Attention:

• The use of uppercase and lowercase letters affects the password.
• Documents cannot be opened if you forget the document password.

Remove or Change Password

• Remove the password: press DELETE , and click OK .
• Change password: Type a new password, and click OK . Enter the password again in each re-enter dialog box. Then click OK .

Tip:

• Use a strong password that is a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.
• Example of a strong password: D8yh!ut9 (Use a password that is easy to remember so you don't have to write it down).
• Example of a weak password: Mouse56.