locking up

[Connemmara]

I have a number of documents that in the documents page that I want no one to see as they are personal. how can I highlight the documents and put a password on them

[missspeedy23]

You'd have to open each one individually, go to File, Save As and there is an option before you click save for security or general options, depending what Office you are using - then fill in the "Password to open" box.

[ACtheTROLL]

tw other options

create a folder .... or select the files (I'd have them in one place)
right click | properties | advanced
tick encrypt. - the file folder should turn green
two drawbacks ... if your ID is logged on - the file is open by default - it's only encrypted to other IDs
the other is if you reset your password rather than changing it ... you'll loose access tio all the encrypted files

the other (and I think better) option is
truecrypt = http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads.php

if you create an encrypted disk - you can store files in it like a secret box

you can also convert a usb stick and the software doesn't need installing ... just copy the whole folder to a usb stick and you can use it anywhere

[sandmaster]

A simple way to hide the contents of a document in word is to select (highlight) the details you wish to hide. Change the font colour to that of the background (so white if your background is white). Click on 'tools' then 'protect document' , enter a password.
Anyone opening this document if future will only see a blank screen - you will need to enter your passwoard (reverse of above) and change the font colour.