Protect a Word document with a password - Microsoft Support
Go to File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password. Type a password, press OK, type it again and press OK to confirm it. Save the file to make sure the password takes effect.
Allow changes to parts of a protected Word document
To assign a password to the document so that users who know the password can remove the protection and work on the document, type a password in the Enter new password (optional) box, and then …
Restrict access to documents with Information Rights Management in …
Select Info, choose Protect Document, point to Restrict Permission by People, and then select Restricted Access. In the Permissions dialog box, select Restrict permission to this document, and …
Make a document read only in Word - Microsoft Support
Click Review > Restrict Editing. Under Editing restrictions, check Allow only this type of editing in the document, and make sure the list says No changes (Read only). Click Yes, Start Enforcing …
Require a password to open or modify a workbook
You can add a password to an Excel file to prevent unauthorized users from opening or modifying it.
Quick tips: Share and collaborate in Word for Windows
Quick tips: Share and collaborate in Word for Windows With Word for Windows, share your documents with co-workers to start collaborating immediately.
Change or remove workbook passwords - Microsoft Support
You cannot open a workbook or document that has been password protected in the Windows-based version of Excel or Word if the password is longer than fifteen characters. If you want to open the file …
Password protection for presentations in PowerPoint
A password helps to prevent other people from opening or modifying a presentation. Caution: When you create a password for a presentation, record the password and keep it in a secure place. If you lose …
Add or remove a digital signature for Microsoft 365 files
Learn about digital signatures, digital IDs, and signature lines to use in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Create a template - Microsoft Support
Under File Locations, select User templates from the list, and then select Modify. Type the new folder and path you want to use, and Word will save any new templates in that folder.