STEPS FOR PROTECTING THE MS-WORD (2003 & EARLIER VERSIONS) FILE WITH PASSWORD

1. Start Microsoft Word

2. Click on the ‘File’ Menu located at top left hand corner. A drop down menu will open.
SELECT Save As
3. Click on Tools button located in the Save As Popup window
SELECT Security Options . A Popup window will open.
4. Next to ‘Password to open’ under Security popup window, type the password of your choice and press OK
button.
5. A Popup window will open to Re Enter the Password
Enter the same password and press OK button
6. Type the filename and Click on the Save button in the Save As Popup window

STEPS FOR PROTECTING THE MS-WORD (2007) FILE WITH PASSWORD

1. Start Microsoft Word

2. Click on the ‘OFFICE BUTTON’ located at top left hand corner. A drop down menu will open.
SELECT Save As --> Word Document
3. Click on Tools button located in the Save As Popup window
SELECT General Option . A Popup window will open.
4. Next to ‘Password to open’ under General options popup window, type the password of your choice and
press OK button.
5. A Popup window will open to Re Enter the Password
Enter the same password and press OK button