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If you need to send a Microsoft Office file and ensure that only a specific recipient receives the file or if you just need to password protect a file.
Windows
- Open the file you want to encrypt
- Click on File
- Under Info select Protect Document
- Select Encrypt with password

- You will need to enter the password you want to set Twice
Note: Be sure to keep the password somewhere safe as you will be unable to recover the file without the password. Or save a copy that is not protected.
Mac
- Open the file you want to encrypt
- In the Ribbon select the Review section
- Select Protect Document

- Set the password in the following dialog box.
Note: Be sure to keep the password somewhere safe as you will be unable to recover the file without the password. Or save a copy that is not protected.