How to Use

Use Document Encryption through 2 how-to topics, including setting document encryption and changing or removing passwords; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set document encryption

Entry path: Protect tab → Document Encryption

1. Open the PDF file that you want to encrypt.
2. Click the Protect tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Document Encryption.
4. In the dialog box, set the encryption options, including the open password and the permissions password.
5. Choose the permission settings you need, including whether printing, content copying, and editing are allowed.
6. Click OK to finish encryption.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The document encryption settings are saved.
• What you can do next: When the file is opened again, WPS asks for the required password or applies the selected restrictions.

Tips While Using

• Membership: The feature description indicates that PDF editing membership is required.
• Common mistake: If you do not keep a record of the password, you may not be able to open the file or adjust the encryption settings later.

2. Change or remove a password

Entry path: Protect tab → Document Encryption

1. Open the PDF file that already has a password.
2. Click Document Encryption.
3. Enter the current password for verification.
4. Change the password, or clear the password field to remove the password.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The new password settings or the removal of encryption has taken effect.
• What you can do next: Future opening or editing behavior follows the updated settings.

Tips While Using

• Membership: The feature description indicates that PDF editing membership is required.
• Common mistake: If the current password is incorrect, you cannot change or remove the existing password.