Document Password is Limited to 16 Characters in WinWord 2.0

• 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.

REFERENCES

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

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

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Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.0a,2.0a-CD,2.0b,2.0c,6.0
Platform : WINDOWS
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