WPS Document Encryption on Windows FAQ

When using WPS Document Encryption on Windows, common questions usually involve forgotten passwords, account permissions, copy restrictions, and encryption type choices; this FAQ covers 4 common questions.

FAQ

What should I do if I forget the password?

1. First confirm whether the document uses password encryption or account-based encryption.
2. If it uses password encryption, the password usually cannot be recovered after it is forgotten, so you need to find the original password record if available.
3. If it uses account-based encryption, try signing in with the account that encrypted the document and then adjust the protection settings.

How do I remove account-based encryption?

1. Sign in with the account that was used for encryption.
2. Open the target document.
3. Click Review → Document Permissions.
4. Turn off Private Document Protection.

Why does pasted content appear abnormal after content paste protection is enabled?

1. Confirm that content paste protection is enabled for the document.
2. After this protection is enabled, copied content may not behave like normal plain text in external files or software.
3. If you need to reuse the content, contact the document creator to confirm whether the protection method can be adjusted.

What is the difference between encryption types?

1. Open the Advanced options in the password encryption window.
2. Different encryption types correspond to different protection levels and use cases.
3. For more sensitive documents, choose the encryption type that fits the required protection level.

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