How to Secure a Word Document?

Open the Word document

Go to File

Select Info

Click Protect Document

Choose Encrypt with Password

Enter a strong password

Confirm the password

Save the document

To restrict editing, go to Review

Select Restrict Editing

Choose the editing restrictions you want

Click Yes, Start Enforcing Protection

Set a password for protection

Save the document again

To mark as final, go to File

Select Info

Click Protect Document

Choose Mark as Final

Save the document

To remove access, store the file in a secure location

Share the password only with authorized users

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