Safe File Opening Mode in Word is a special file opening mode that allows users to avoid malicious code if present in documents downloaded from the internet or to protect their data from unauthorized interference by other users.
Guide on how to Toggle Safe File Opening Mode in Word 2013
Step 1: Open your Word document and select File > Options:
Step 2: In the following window, choose Trust Center and then navigate to Trust Center Settings:
Step 3: Go to the Protected View tab. To enable safe file opening mode in Word 2013, click on all three boxes as shown below and then press OK.
Step 4: To disable safe file opening mode, uncheck all three boxes in this tab and then click OK:
So now you're familiar with how to enable/disable the safe file opening mode in Word 2013. This ensures that Word documents are securely protected for users. Additionally, you can explore setting passwords for Word files, unlocking locked Word files in Office 2013, and more.
