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Encrypt Word files using Microsoft Word in Mac OS X
- With your document open, open up the Review menu.
- Click on Protect document.
- Enter your desired passphrase in the Password to open field.
It is recommended that you choose a strong passphrase.
Once finished, click OK. - You are now prompted to confirm your passphrase
by reentering it. Once finished, click OK.
- Click OK once more to finish the setup. As the file is now encrypted, the passphrase will be required to open it.