Document Password is Limited to 16 Characters in WinWord 2.0

 Last reviewed: February 6, 1998
Article ID: Q78142
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c. 6.0

SUMMARY

When saving a file in Microsoft Word for Windows you can protect your document with a password. With this feature, you can restrict other users from opening your document unless they enter the correct password.

MORE INFORMATION

To assign a password to a document, choose Save As from the File menu and choose Options (File Sharing in Word version 2.x). A password can be specified in the Protection Password dialog.

In Word version 2.x the space allotted for passwords is large; however, passwords are limited to 16 characters. After you reach the 16-character limit, the program begins to beep and does not allow you to enter additional characters. The dialog in Word version 6.0 is limited to 15 characters.

Reference(s):

"Microsoft Word for Windows User's Guide," pages 78-79

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Additional query words: winword word6
protection 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 6.0 6.0a 6.0c winword2
Version : 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 6, 1998
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