How to Use WPS Document Encryption on macOS

Use WPS Document Encryption through 2 how-to topics; both are available from the File menu, and you can jump from the index to the detailed steps below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Password Encryption

Feature path: File → Document Encryption → Password Encryption

1. Click File.
2. Select Password Encryption under Document Encryption.
3. In the password window, set Open File Password and Modify File Password as needed.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The password settings are saved in the password encryption window.
• What you can do next: When the file is opened again, WPS asks for the open password, or asks for the modify password before editing.

Tips While Using

• Keep the password in a safe place because a forgotten password cannot be recovered.
• If you need to control both viewing and editing, set both password types.

2. Remove Password Encryption

Feature path: File → Document Encryption → Password Encryption

1. Click File.
2. Select Password Encryption under Document Encryption.
3. Delete the existing password values in the password window.
4. Click Apply to save the change.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The password fields are cleared and the change is applied successfully.
• What you can do next: The file no longer asks for the related password when it is opened or edited later.

Tips While Using

• Confirm that the file no longer needs access restrictions before removing encryption.
• If the file still needs controlled distribution, save a separate copy before removing the password.