password for word

hi im just wondering is it possible to put a password on a file as i dont want other people being able to open it i have microsoft word for the mac. any advice would be great

cheers

I haven't looked, but if it's that sensitive I'd put it on an thumb drive and take it with me.

If you are using Office 2011 for Mac, here is what you want.


Require a password to open a document
Open the document that you want to help protect.
On the Word menu, click Preferences.
Under Personal Settings, click Security .
In the Password to open box, type a password, and then click OK.
In the Confirm Password dialog box, type the password again, and then click OK.
Click Save .
Tip To remove a password, select all contents in the Password to open box, and then press DELETE.

hi guys,

i think i have the older microsoft word but ill have a look at it later and get back to use.

thanks again for the suggestions.

i have WORD 2008 and it has security settings but it does not ask me for a password when i try and put it on. any suggestions. ?

Word 2008: Top menu - Tools, Protect Document, enter password.

Does that not work for you?

hi chscag,

ill check this when i get back from work

thanks