How to Add a Password to a Word Document

 Here are the steps to add a password to a Word document in Microsoft Word:

1. Open the document you want to protect and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Info" in the left pane.
3. Click on "Protect Document" and then select "Encrypt with Password".
4. Type in the password you want to use to protect the document in the "Password" field, and then click "OK".
5. Confirm the password in the "Reenter password" field, and then click "OK".

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The document will now require the specified password to open, modify, or remove protection. It is important to note that password-protected documents in Microsoft Word cannot be recovered if the password is lost or forgotten, so it is recommended to store the password in a secure location.

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