How to lock Office files?

Hey Guys! My question surrounds the security of Office files. Is there any way to lock the Office 2007 files. 1) Tell me how to lock files for editing (I mean file could be opened for reading purpose but can not be edited) 2) How to apply password on files so that it can not be even opened for reading. I really need guidance on these steps. Please help me.Thanks in advance

Hi,

Try this:

• Open Word.
• Click on Tools -> Options.
• Click on the Security tab.
• Under Security tab are two options:
  Password to open - this will put a password on your document, preventing someone fom opening it without the necessary password.
  Password to modify - this will put a password on your document, preventing someone fom editing it without the necessary password.

Hope this helps.

Just re-read the post. It is for Office 2007. What I've posted was for 2003.

For Office 2007 (.doc .xls and .ppt files).:

• Click Microsoft Office Button -> Save As.
• Click on Tools -> General Options.
• Under General Options:
  Password to open - this will put a password on your document, preventing someone fom opening it without the necessary password.
  Password to modify - this will put a password on your document, preventing someone fom editing it without the necessary password.
• Click OK.

Source: http://www.groovypost.com/howto/microsoft/…2007-documents/

Hey Thanks a million Inzanity. It worked great and helping me lot i actually remembered it from my colege classes when once out ICT teacher told us how to lock office files but it totally skipped out of my mind but now i will remember that Thanks

You're welcome.

Hey Guys! My question surrounds the security of Office files. Is there any way to lock the Office 2007 files. 1) Tell me how to lock files for editing (I mean file could be opened for reading purpose but can not be edited) 2) How to apply password on files so that it can not be even opened for reading. I really need guidance on these steps. Please help me.Thanks in advance

Sir I want to know that where is tools options in M S office file 

 

To lock Office files, you can use password protection. Here are the steps to lock an Office file with a password:

1. Open the Office file you want to lock, such as a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document.
2. Click on "File" in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Click on "Info" in the left menu.
4. Click on "Protect Document" or "Protect Workbook" or "Protect Presentation".
5. Select "Encrypt with Password".
6. Type in a password that you will remember but others will not be able to guess.
7. Click "OK" and confirm the password.
8. Save the file.

1. Open the Office document you want to lock.
2. Click on "File" and then click on "Info."
3. Click on "Protect Document" and then select "Encrypt with Password."
4. In the "Encrypt Document" dialog box, type a password in the "Password" box and then click "OK."
5. In the "Confirm Password" dialog box, retype the password and then click "OK."
6. Save the document.