How to Password Protect a Document in Word?

With the increasing importance of cybersecurity, protecting your sensitive documents with passwords is crucial. If you're wondering how to password protect a document in Word, here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the Word document you want to protect.
2. Click on 'File' at the top left corner of the window.
3. Choose 'Info' from the menu options.
4. Click on 'Protect Document' and then select 'Encrypt with Password'.
5. Enter the password you want to use for the document.
6. Re-enter the password to confirm and click 'OK'.
7. Save the document to apply the password protection.

Now, your Word document is password-protected and secure from unauthorized access. Remember to keep your password safe and not share it with anyone to maintain the document's security.