How To Save A Microsoft Word Document With A Password

Most users can save files and documents to disk drives or other important internal or external locations in the computer with the aid of the commonly used Microsoft Word Processor application.

Uses of Microsoft Word Application

• Word application can be used to type and prepare memos
• It also helps users to type letters
• Word processor, however, allows users to design simple flyer and letterheads
• It can also be used by secretaries to perform most of their secretarial and internal duties as required.
• Word processor enhances typing skills and serves better.

How to Save A Microsoft Word Document With A Password

There are security measures that most often users forget to assign to their document for future reference and authentication sake. A file and or a document can be protected and saved with a password using the below precise steps:

1. After the document has been typed and appropriately indented or arranged, click on File
2. Select and click on Save As for the first time
3. Type the filename, for example, John
4. Select a location where you want to save your file, for example, local disk C, Flash drive, My Documents Folder, Desktop, etc
5. Click on Tools
6. Select and click on General Options
7. Type a password to open
8. Press the enter key once
9. Repeat the same process by entering the same password
10. Finally, click on the Save button to save the file/document.

Note:

Do not forget the password and it must be written somewhere safe. Forgetting the password leads to the loss of the content of the particular file or document.

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