Require a password to open or modify a file

Microsoft Office Word 2003

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  • Open the file.
  • On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Security.
  • Do one of the following:

    ShowCreate a password to open

    1. In the Password to open box, type a password, and then click OK.
    2. In the Reenter password to open box, type the password again, and then click OK.

    ShowCreate a password to modify

    1. In the Password to modify box, type a password, and then click OK.
    2. In the Reenter password to modify box, type the password again, and then click OK.

    • ShowTip

    To create a long password— up to 255 characters— click Advanced, and then select an RC4 encryption type.

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