How to Secure Microsoft Word Template

The Normal.dot file is the template Word opens when you start a new document. This can get modified by opening documents from other sources or by viruses. You can protect it with a password so that only you can make changes to it.

1. Open Microsoft Word.
2. From the Tools menu, select Macro/Visual Basic Editor.
3. In the window labeled Project, click on Normal.
4. From the Tools menu, select Normal Properties, then click on the Protection tab.
5. Check the Lock Project for Viewing check box and type in a password twice and click OK.
6. From the File menu, select Close and Return to Microsoft Word, then close Word.

The next time you start Microsoft Word, the Normal.dot template will be protected.