How to Remove a Password from a Word Document

Password protection is a double-edged sword. While it safeguards sensitive information, it can also pose challenges when you need to make edits or share the document.

This guide will show you how to remove a password from any Word document.

Megon Venter

Blog Author - B2B SaaS Content Writer

Megon is a B2B SaaS Content Writer with 7 years of experience in content strategy and execution. Her expertise lies in the creation of document management tutorials and product comparisons.

How to Unlock Password Protection on Word

Step 1: Open your Document from the File Library

Open the password-protected Word document.

Step 2: Enter your password

Enter the correct password when prompted and click "OK". 

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Step 3: Navigate to the "File" menu


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Step 4: Open the "Encrypt with Password" tool

Click on "Info" in the "File" column. Click on "Protect Document" and select "Encrypt with Password".

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If you do not have the password for the Word document, you cannot open it in the tool. We then recommend converting the Word document to PDF using PDF Reader Pro.

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How to Convert Word to PDF on Windows

Step 1: Click the File Button on the Main Menu

Click "New" and select "From File".



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Step 2: Open your Microsoft Word file

Select a Microsoft Word file for PDF conversion from the different file types in your library. Wait for the conversion process to finish. 

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Step 3: Save your new PDF file

The file conversion from Word to PDF is now complete.

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How to Convert Word to PDF on Mac

Step 1: Click the File Button

Select "New" and "From File" from the drop-down options to use our PDF tools.

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Step 2: Go to Your Microsoft Word File Location

Find the Word document format you want to convert and proceed to secure file uploading into PDF Reader Pro.

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Step 3: Save Your New PDF Document

Save your new file, as our PDF conversion tool has easily turned your Microsoft Word document into a PDF. Alternatively, use our share feature to send it as an email message or attachment.



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The convenience of PDF Reader Pro's conversion features significantly enhances my productivity. I can effortlessly switch between different document formats to suit my needs.

Equally handy are its security features; adding or removing a password from my documents is straightforward.

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