Simple document protection Word 2007

[Alan]

I'm having trouble understanding the postings concerning this subject.
Although very detailed, it's overkill for me. I just want to protect a
document with a password so when the document is selected, the only thing
that shows is the dialog box, as in previous versions of Word, that inform
that the document is protected and to enter the password. NOT to bring up the
document in full view and just restrict editing. I think I've tried all the
various protection options in the customization section of the Word options
on the ribbon and am now at the end of my rope...or Word.
Thank you in advance for any help.

 

[Jay Freedman]

I'm having trouble understanding the postings concerning this subject.
Although very detailed, it's overkill for me. I just want to protect a
document with a password so when the document is selected, the only
thing that shows is the dialog box, as in previous versions of Word,
that inform that the document is protected and to enter the password.
NOT to bring up the document in full view and just restrict editing.
I think I've tried all the various protection options in the
customization section of the Word options on the ribbon and am now at
the end of my rope...or Word.
Thank you in advance for any help.

"Protection" in the sense of restricted editing has nothing to do with what
you're asking for, so the confusion is not surprising.

To apply a password required to open the document:

- Click Office button > Save As.

- In the dialog, click the Tools button in the lower left corner. Choose
"General Options" from the menu.

- Type your password in the "Password to open" box. Click OK. When prompted,
enter the password a second time (this is meant to avoid typographical
errors that you can't see because the box fills with dots).

- Select the folder, file name, and file type as usual, and click the Save
button.

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Regards,
Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP
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[Alan]

Jay:

Finally got it! Thank you very much for your help. I just can't understand
why everything in 2007 is so hidden and requires so much work. It's supposed
to get more easy, isn't it? Once more, thanks,

 

[Tony Jollans]

Or, at any time before saving, Office Button > Prepare > Encrypt Document