How Can I Protect My Microsoft Office Files?
How Can I Protect My Microsoft Office Files?I know that I can use a product like PGP Desktop to encrypt the entire hard drive, but I really only have a few things that need that level of protection. How can I protect my Microsoft Office files?Answer: Well, depending on the version of Microsoft Office you are using, it may contain a variety of applications. The base offering typically contains Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Powerpoint does not seem to offer any inherent security, but Word, Excel and Outlook all provide some level of encryption. Protecting Word Docs For Microsoft Word documents (Word 2000 and newer), you can choose a higher level of security when saving a file. Rather than simply clicking “Save”, click File, then Save As and follow these steps: • Click on Tools in the upper right corner of the fi
