Applies To
OneDrive (work or school) OneDrive (home or personal) OneDrive for Mac OneDrive for Windows

To keep your files more secure, make sure they're in a BitLocker encrypted drive. Or, keep them private by storing them in your Personal Vault.

For extra protection, add a password to your Office files.

  1. In the Office file you want to protect, select File > Info.

  2. Select Protect Document > Encrypt with Password.

  3. Enter a password and select OK.

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