How to prevent others from copying and editing Word files

In case you send a word file to a friend without having them edit or copy your post. but you do not know how to not copy and edit the word file. Only a few simple steps below are your files protected absolutely.

In case you send a word file to a friend without having them edit or copy your post. but you do not know how to not copy and edit the word file. Only a few simple steps below are your files protected absolutely.

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Step 1 : Open the Word file and select the Review menu and then select Protect Document

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Step 2 : In the Protect Document dialog box, select Restrict Formatting and editing

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Step 3 : In Editing Restriction , check the Allow only this types of editing box in the document and select Filling in forms in the box below. Then, click Yes, Start Enforcing Protection

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Step 4 : Enter the password and click OK

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With these simple steps, you can protect your word files more safely. If they want to copy or edit, they must know the password you set.

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