<ul><li>Password protecting a Word file is a great way to add an extra layer of protection to your documents with sensitive data inside.</li><li>Word has a built-in password protection system you can use to quickly and effectively protect your files.</li><li>To password protect a Word document, open the document and select File, Info, then Protect Document. Choose Encrypt with Password and enter your desired password.</li><li>If you don't have Word, you can use the online version for free or subscribe to Microsoft 365 for access to all Office apps.</li></ul>

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