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_Document.Unprotect Method

Removes protection from the specified document. If the document isn't protected, this method generates an error.

Namespace:  Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word
Assembly:  Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word (in Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Sub Unprotect ( _
    ByRef Password As Object _
)
'Usage
Dim instance As _Document
Dim Password As Object

instance.Unprotect(Password)
void Unprotect(
    ref Object Password
)

Parameters

  • Password
    Type: System.Object%
    Optional Object. The password string used to protect the document. Passwords are case-sensitive. If the document is protected with a password and the correct password isn't supplied, a dialog box prompts the user for the password.

Remarks

Avoid using hard-coded passwords in your applications. If a password is required in a procedure, request the password from the user, store it in a variable, and then use the variable in your code.

See Also

Reference

_Document Interface

_Document Members

Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word Namespace