Create a Password-Protected Document using Microsoft Word

To create a password-protected PDF document from a Microsoft Word document, follow these steps.

1. With the Word document already open, choose Files -> Save As.
2. In the file type drop-down choose PDF (*.pdf) as the option.
3. Click the More options… link directly beneith the file type drop-down.
4. In the Save as dialog that appears click the Options… button.
5. At the very bottom of the Options dialog choose Encrypt the document with a password and click OK.
6. Enter the password twice to confirm and choose OK.
7. Type a File name for the PDF file and choose Save.  This action will create a password-protected PDF document in the folder you’ve selected.