Get back to work on that doc
Microsoft Wordoffers different levels of protection for documents.
For example, it’s possible for you to select whether or not others can edit or open files.
This is done by lockingdocumentswith a password and configuring protection prefs based on your needs.
initiate the Word document you wish to protect.
Go to theFiletab, located in the upper-left corner, then selectInfofrom the left menu pane.
A drop-down menu appears containing several options.
In theEncrypt Documentdialog box, enter a password.
This password is required whenever anyone attempts to kick off the document going forward.
When prompted, enter the password again and selectOK.
A message appears in theProtect Documentsection stating a password is required to initiate the document.
How to Lock a Word Document in macOS
launch the Word document that you wish to protect.
Go to theReviewtab, located near the top of the Word interface.
In thePassword Protectdialog box, go to theSet a password to open this documenttext box and enter a password.
Re-enter the password to confirm it and selectOK.
In theProtectgroup, selectRestrict Editing.
Select theXin the upper-right corner of the Restrict Editing pane when you’re satisfied with the prefs.
In thePassword Protectdialog box, go to theProtectionsection and select theProtect document forcheck box.
Choose one of the following options: Tracked changes, Comments, Read only, or Forms.
Select thePrivacycheck box if you want to remove personal information when the file is saved.
SelectOKwhen you’re satisfied with the tweaks.
However, you must be signed in as the document owner.
For Windows
Go to theFiletab and chooseInfo.
Remove the password from the field provided.
SelectOKto unlock the document.
For macOS
Go to theReviewtab and selectProtect Document.
Remove the passwords from thePasswordfields.
These features are not available in Word Online.
