How to Remove a Password From a Word Document

If you have previously locked a document in Word, eliminating the restriction caused by its password protection is a straightforward operation. Having said that, you have to be logged in as the owner of the document. Repeat the procedures outlined in the applicable tutorial that was presented earlier until you are back where you started, which will vary depending on the platform.

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How to Remove a Password From a Word Document

For Windows

1. After clicking the File button, a drop-down menu will appear. From this menu, choose the Info option.

2. Select Protect Document.

3. From the list of possible options, choose the one that says “Encrypt with Password.”

4. It is imperative that the password be removed from the space that has been provided.

5. The paper will become available to you once you click the OK button on the dialogue box.

For macOS

1. Click the Review tab, then pick Protect Document from the drop-down menu.

2. Delete the passwords that are currently stored in the Password fields.

3. To gain access to the document, select the OK button.

FAQs

Can you open a Word document if you forgot the password?

If you lose or forget the password that protects a document in Microsoft Word, you won’t be able to access the document again even if you have a backup copy. Microsoft does not provide a service to retrieve documents after passwords have been added to them, nor does it provide any information regarding other password-protected services or procedures.

How do I remove password protection from Windows 10?

You can change the password for a local account in Windows 10 or create a new one.

When you are at the desktop, press the Windows key, and then type “sign.” Choose your login method from the list of possibilities on the menu. To add a password, navigate to the area labelled Password, click Change, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the password that is currently in use and leave all of the other fields blank. This will remove the password.

How can I see all passwords used on my computer?

The “Run” window can be accessed from the “Start” menu on a Windows machine. Once it is open, administrators can view the currently active passwords by typing “keymgr. dll” into the prompt that appears. After this, the Key Manager programme will launch, and it will list all of the passwords that are located on the computer. This list contains passwords that were generated by other people utilising the device.

Is Windows password the same as Microsoft password?

To clarify, the credentials you use to log into Windows 10 are different from the credentials you use to log into Microsoft products. Windows 10 credentials are used to access your computer, while Microsoft account credentials are used to access Microsoft products (e.g. Outlook, OneDrive etc.). Please press Ctrl+Alt+Del, and then select Change a password, in order to change the password for your Windows 10 account.

What is password hint?

Simply said, a password hint is a kind of reminder that is provided to the user in order to assist them in remembering their password. A password hint could be anything from a single word that triggers a recall of your password to a full-fledged sentence, a string of letters, or anything else that helps you kick-start your associative memory. Hints are typically given in the form of a sentence or string of characters.