While not a security setting per se, since it is possible for it to be removed by anyone opening the document, this option does keep whoever does open it from making changes to it accidentally. We will cover what each of these options do, and their proper implementation. When the File screen appears, select Info, and click on the Protect Document icon to reveal the drop-down menu.įrom here, you have five options available to you to add security to your document. To access the security settings, click on the FILE tab on the ribbon menu.