Protect Text Document For Free

Here are nine reliable practices for securing your documents. Digitize Your Documents. ... Use Password Protection. ... Use Strong Passwords. ... Set Up Two-Factor Authentication. ... Encrypt Your Files. ... Avoid Emailing Documents. ... Have Backup Copies Available. ... Make Sure Deleted Files Actually Go Away.

To encrypt a text file, you will need encryption software. There are various software programs available online that can help you encrypt text files. You can choose from free or paid software. Some of the popular encryption software programs include AxCrypt, GnuPG, and VeraCrypt.

Encrypt text Step 1: To encrypt selected text, select the text you want to encrypt, then go to Plugins > NppCrypt > Encrypt. Step 2: Select the cipher you want to use, then type in a password.

Right-click (or press and hold) a file or folder and select Properties. Select the Advanced button and select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box. Select OK to close the Advanced Attributes window, select Apply, and then select OK.

Add Password Protection to Your Text File Right-click this file, and in the menu that opens, choose 7-Zip > Add to Archive. You'll see an "Add to Archive" window. Here, in the "Encryption" section, click the "Enter Password" field and type the password you want to use to protect your file.

One way is to use the built-in feature in Windows that allows you to type in the password and then opens the file. Another way is to use a third party program such as 7-Zip, which will allow you to open the file without knowing the password. Can I password protect an Office document?

Microsoft Office offers an encryption feature to password protect a Word or Excel attachment. To do so, open the Word or Excel file and click on File > Info > Protect Document or Protect Workbook. Then, select Encrypt with Password from the drop-down menu, enter a password of your choice, and click OK.