How to Lock a Word Document in Windows
Follow these steps to lock your document using the password protection feature in Microsoft Word.
How to Lock a Word Document in macOS
Follow the directions below to lock your document using the password protection feature in macOS.
How to Add Restrictions to a Word Document in Windows
In addition to locking a Word document with a password, you can apply additional restrictions that control the kinds of edits other users can make. This is helpful if you want to provide others access to the document while limiting the changes they can make to the content.
How to Add Restrictions on macOS
The restrictions differ slightly in Word for Mac. Follow these steps to set restrictions for a document.
How to Remove a Password From a Word Document
If you previously locked a Word document, removing its password protection restriction is a simple process. However, you must be signed in as the document owner. Depending on the platform, repeat the steps in the respective tutorial above until you return to the Protect Document button.
