How to Remove Encryption From Word Documents

Word 2010
1. Open the document and enter its encryption password.
2. Click 'File' to view a menu.
3. Click 'Info' from the 'File' menu list.
4. Choose 'Encrypt with password' from the 'Permissions' section of the resulting 'Info' menu. A dialog box appears.
5. Highlight the placeholder text in the 'Password' field and delete it. Leave the field blank.
6. Select 'OK' to finish removing the encryption.
Word 2007
7. Open the document and enter its encryption password.
8. Click the 'Office' button. A menu will appear beneath the button.
9. Select 'Prepare.'
10. Choose 'Encrypt Document.' A new dialog box will appear.
11. Highlight the placeholder text in the 'Password' field and delete it. Leave the field blank.
12. Select 'OK' to finish removing the encryption.