How do I secure a document or folder in word on a network pc?

Question:

sorry if my question sounded vauge but I'm on a shared pc at work and some information (work related) is personal. I have my own folder but when you open up word on the right of the screen shows all the recently viewed or updated documents. I don't want just anyone clicking on them and viewing personal information, can someone help me with a password or even to stop this information appearing so openly?

Thanks

Answer:
Well, you can password protect your Word documents.

To do this, open the document you want to protect, and go to "Tools" then "Options" (I don't have Office 2007, so if you do, use a Help file to figure out how to get to your Options/Preferences)

From there, click on the "Security" tab. Here you can set a "Password Open" which is a password required to open the document, or a "Read-Only Password" which means you can still open the document, but you can't edit anything without puting in a password.

As for hiding the attributes of the file when it's it's placed a folder. Under the "Privacy" heading under the Security tab, check the box next to "Remove personal information from the file properties on save"

When your done, just click OK and your finished! But don't forget your password because if you do, you'll never be able to open it again.

Good Luck!

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How do I secure a document or folder in word on a network pc?

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