Using Office 2007 Encryption
Follow the illustrated directions below to encrypt your Microsoft Office 2007 files for better security. This procedure will work for both Word and Excel.
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Contact the recipient(s) of the email and provide them with the password key so that they may open the file. Be sure to use a secure method of communication to provide it, such as via telephone or fax. DO NOT send the password via e-mail.
