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When saving a file in Microsoft Word for Windows you can protect your document with a password. With this feature, you can restrict other users from opening your document unless they enter the correct password.
To assign a password to a document, choose Save As from the File menu and choose Options (File Sharing in Word version 2.x). A password can be specified in the Protection Password dialog.
In Word version 2.x the space allotted for passwords is large; however, passwords are limited to 16 characters. After you reach the 16-character limit, the program begins to beep and does not allow you to enter additional characters. The dialog in Word version 6.0 is limited to 15 characters.
Reference(s):
"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Guide," pages 78-79
KBCategory: KBSubcategory: Additional query words: winword word6 protection 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 6.0 6.0a 6.0c winword2
Version : 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c
Platform : WINDOWSLast Reviewed: February 6, 1998