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Can I put a password on a word document? I want to keep some of my documents private as I have a shared computer. I have microsoft word 2007. Thanks!

By Ocean Flower Asked Jul 17 2009 8:26PM
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by Winter Rain on Jul 17, 2009 at 8:36 pm Permalink

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Yes, click the circular Vista icon at the top left corner of the document. Select "Prepare" document. Select "Encrypt Data". Type your password. Done.
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Avatar Winter Rain Jul, 17 2009 at 08:40 PM
I don't know, never tried it with XP.
Avatar Evanfris25 Jul, 17 2009 at 09:04 PM
cool, thanks.
Avatar Ocean Flower Jul, 18 2009 at 03:24 AM
Awesome!! Works...thankyou so much!!

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by G_tech on Jul 18, 2009 at 1:27 am Permalink

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Here's another option for you to, take any file and place it in a locked program that only you can open with a password.

http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/
look down the page under security/privacy
file encryption tool (click)
new page open and you will have alot of choices to look at, just read and find one that suites your needs.
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Avatar Ocean Flower Jul, 18 2009 at 03:21 AM
Thanx, I'll try that...cheers!
Avatar G_tech Jul, 18 2009 at 09:12 AM
your welcome

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by ---LongName and her red shoes--- on Jul 17, 2009 at 8:54 pm Permalink

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If you have a shared computer, then you should have it set up for different users, each having their own password.
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by taracute on Jul 18, 2009 at 1:33 am Permalink

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Its easy with XP. Click on "file" then "save as" then "tools" then "General options" and from the "password". Simples +2
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by Ocean Flower on Jul 17, 2009 at 8:32 pm Permalink

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Oh yeah..I have windows Vista..can I put a password through that maybe?
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