How to Password Protect a Word Document 2010

Password Protecting a Word Document in Microsoft Word 2010

If you want to add an extra layer of security to your Word documents in Microsoft Word 2010, password protecting them is a good option. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to password protect a Word document in MS Word 2010:

1. Open the Word document that you want to password protect.
2. Click on the 'File' tab in the top-left corner of the window.
3. Click on 'Info' from the menu on the left side of the screen.
4. Click on 'Protect Document' and then select 'Encrypt with Password'.
5. Enter a password in the provided field and click 'OK' to confirm the password.
6. Re-enter the password when prompted and click 'OK'.
7. Your Word document is now password protected!

Remember to keep your password secure and not share it with unauthorized individuals to maintain the confidentiality of your document.