APPLYING PASSWORD TO YOUR DOCUMENT

Password is a security code applied to prevent intruders from gaining access to your documents. This code can be in form of text, number or combination of both. When applying password, every key pressed has its significance. Remember that passwords are case sensitive, so absolute care must be taken when applying it to your documents. What do I mean by case sensitive? Case sensitive means if you type your password with capital letter, you must as well open it with capital letter otherwise you may not gain access to it again. Likewise, when applying password, it is highly recommended that you write your password somewhere and make sure you use something you can easily remember. The risk involved in applying password is much higher than the fun thereof so you are advised to keep proper password record. Follow these steps below to apply passwords to your documents

  1. Click File or Office button
  2. Click Save As
  3. Type a name for your document
  4. Click Save-in box to change drive (if need be)
  5. Click tools in the Save-As dialog box
  6. Click General or Security Options
  7. Click Password to Open box and type your password
  8. Click Ok and retype the same password
  9. Click Save
Note: a  document with password protection can only be accessed by only individuals that has the password.