How to Remove Passwords from Microsoft Word

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word 2007.;

   You may need to recreate the file if you have forgotten your password. ,, An encrypted document cannot be opened without supplying the password.
   
   A password protection window will pop up with asterisks where the password was entered. ,, If you want to keep the original document with password protection, choose "Save As" and enter a new name for your document. , Password protection against editing a document only prevents users from saving the document with the same name and overwriting the original text.
   
   Click the "Tools" link from the save window and then select the "Save As" menu, which is at the bottom of the document.
   
   Choose "General Options" from the menu.
   
   Clear the passwords from all fields here and then click the "OK" button to close the window. ,
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   Step 2: Attempt to open the document that has password protection.

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   Step 3: Enter the password to open the document if prompted.

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   Step 4: Click the Office button in the upper left corner of the window and mouse over the "Prepare" option.

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   Step 5: Select "Encrypt document" from the slide-out menu.

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   Step 6: Clear the password field and then click "OK." This will remove the encryption.

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   Step 7: Save the document.

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   Step 8: Remove the password required to edit the document.

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   Step 9: Enter a new file name if you want to preserve the original document with modified password protection and then click the "Save" button.

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