Create a Password for a PDF File with Word 2013

This updated guide explains how to Create a Password for a PDF File with Word 2013 through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

this guide shows you how to create a password for a PDF file with Word 2013.

Step 1: You open Microsoft Word 2013, next you compose a PDF file you want.

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Step 2: When you've finished editing the content for the PDF file, select File -> Save As -> choose a save location. The example below is saved on the computer should choose Computer .

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Step 3: In the Save As dialog box, select the location to save the newly created PDF file. Enter the name of the PDF file in the File name section and in the Save as type section, select the PDF format (*. PDF) .

When you choose the PDF format will appear additional options below, you continue to select Options .

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Step 4: Appears the Options dialog box, tick the box before Encrypt the document with a password at the bottom of the dialog box and click OK .

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Step 5: The Encrypt PDF Document dialog box appears, you set the password for the PDF file in the Password box, enter the password in the Reenter password box. Then click OK to save the password.

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Step 6: When you have set the password, it will automatically return to the Save As dialog box, click Save to save the PDF file.

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So when you open the newly saved PDF file, the file will ask you to enter the password of the file and then click OK to open the PDF file.

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FAQ

What is the easiest way to Create a Password for a PDF File with Word 2013?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.