Finalize and Protect a Document

Finalize the document

When a document is marked as final, typing, editing commands, and proofing marks are disabled or turned off and the document becomes read-only. The Mark as Final command helps to communicate that the shared document is a completed version as well as preventing reviewers or readers from making inadvertent changes to the document

  • Go to File tab > click Info > click Protect Document button
  • Select Mark as Final to make the document read-only



Set a password for a document

Although Mark as Final prevents other people from editing the document, the Encrypt with Password ensure that the document will be protected by password before opening the document.

  • Go to File tab > click Info > click Protect Document button

  • Select Encrypt with Password to set a password for the document