Protect OpenOffice documents with a password - how it works

You can add a password to protect OpenOffice documents from unauthorized access. This article shows exactly how password protection works and how to set it up.

Password protection for your OpenOffice document - how to set it up

1. Click on "File" in the menu bar at the top left and select the "Save as" option.
2. Enter the name and the exact location and activate the "Save with password" option at the bottom of the window.
3. If you then click on the "Save" button, you will be asked to set a password.
4. If you have entered the password twice, confirm with "OK".
5. The document can now only be opened with the correct password.

OpenOffice tip: We will show you how to set a new standard font in the OpenOffice Writer in the next practical tip.