Remove a Password from Microsoft Office Document

Question:
How do I remove a password from my Microsoft Word document, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation or Microsoft Excel spreadsheet?
Answer:
To remove password encryption from the document, presentation or spreadsheet, perorm the following steps:
  1. Open the document and enter the password in the Password box.
  2. Click File
  3. Select Info
  4. Click Protect Document
  5. Click Encrypt with Password
  6. Delete the contents of the Password box
  7. Click OK
  8. Save the document again
The password and encryption should now be removed.
Additional Information:
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