How to Unprotect a Word Document Without the Password

An in-depth guide to unlock a Microsoft Word file

Last Updated: October 20, 2024

The ability to password protect an MS Word document is a very useful feature. It helps to keep your documents private or manage shared access with several authorized users. However, if you lose the password, you will be left with a document you can’t edit at all. This article will show you how to remove the Word password if you have lost or forgot it.

If you can't edit the document, use Method 1 , 2 or 3 to remove protection. If you can't open your document without password, use Method 4 or Method 5 .

Method 1

Method 1 of 5:

Using WordPad

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Use WordPad to edit your file. ^{[1]
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Research source} WordPad is a word processor that comes with Microsoft Windows. It’s more basic than MS Word, but it’s possible to edit .docx and .doc files in it.
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Click File -> Save As -> Office Open XML document to save your file in .docx format
- Skip this step if WordPad editing options are enough for you - once open in WordPad, document will be unprotected.

Method 2

Method 2 of 5:

Using Google Docs

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Use Google Docs to unprotect your file. ^{[2]
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Research source} Google Docs is a free online app for text editing with much the same functionality as MS Word.
- You can use this method if you need to unprotect the document on Mac OS.
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Log into your Google account.
- Create a Google account if you don't have it. How to Make a Google Account article can help you with that.
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Go to https://doc.google.com in a web browser. You will open Google Docs.
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Click Select button to choose a file you need to unprotect.
- You can also drag and drop the file into the outlined rectangular section of the screen.
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Click File -> Download -> Microsoft Word (.docx) to download your unprotected file.
- Skip this step if you are okay with editing the document in Google Docs - protection is removed once file is uploaded.

Method 3

Method 3 of 5:

Using an Online Password Cracker (Word 2007 or above)

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Use an online password cracker for files created in MS Word 2007 or above. They are easy to distinguish since they have the .docx extension instead of .doc
- Right-click on the file and choose Properties to check it's extension. For .doc files the previous method can be used.
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Google "password find online" to find the password cracker.
- This method also works for documents created in Word for Mac OS.
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After that click Next step.
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You'll need a license key to get the full document.

Method 4

Method 4 of 5:

Using VBA Code

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Save the document as a doc, if you have a .docx file.
- Click File -> Save As.
- Choose the folder to save the file in.
- Under the file name click on the menu Save as type.
- Choose Word 97-2003 (.doc).
- Click Save.
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Open your .doc file.
- Files in Word 97-2003 format have a different icon image than regular .docx file.
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Choose Insert -> Module in the menu.

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