How to Use WPS Document Encryption on Android

Use WPS Document Encryption with 2 how-to topics; both are available without membership and can be completed from the How-to Index.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set password encryption for a document

Entry: Tap the top-right "≡" icon → Document Encryption → turn on the Password Encryption switch

1. Open the spreadsheet document that you want to protect.
2. Tap the top-right "≡" icon.
3. Select Document Encryption from the list.
4. Turn on the Password Encryption switch.
5. Set a password in the pop-up panel.
6. To limit viewing, set an open password.
7. To limit editing, set a modify password.
8. Tap OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The document encryption settings are saved.
• What you can do next: The document will require password verification based on the rules you set when it is opened or edited again.

Tips While Using

• Keep the password in a safe place. If you forget it, direct recovery is not available.
• For stronger protection, you can set both an open password and a modify password.

2. Manage encryption settings for an existing document

Entry: Tap the top-right "≡" icon → Document Encryption

1. Open a spreadsheet document that already has encryption settings.
2. Tap the top-right "≡" icon.
3. Select Document Encryption from the list.
4. Turn off Set Open Password or Set Modify Password as needed.
5. Tap Done to save the updated settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The new encryption status takes effect.
• What you can do next: The document will follow the updated password rules for opening or editing.

Tips While Using

• Before changing password settings, confirm the current sharing scope of the file.
• Before sending the file to others, test the updated settings once to confirm the expected result.