Microsoft Office - Add a Password to a Microsoft Documents

The procedure is standard for most Office applications, so for this example, we will use Microsoft Word 2016.

1. First, open the Office document you would like to protect. Click the File menu, select the Info tab, and then select the Protect Document button. Click Encrypt with Password.

2. Enter your password then click ok.

3. Repeat the password again to confirm it.

Microsoft Word will now indicate the document is protected. Each time you open the document, you will be prompted to enter your password to access its contents.

Note: Always duplicate your file just in case you forget the password.

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