How do I apply an information protection label

Issue/Question

  • How do I label a document for its data sensitivity?
  • How do I label a document as having sensitive data?

Environment

Office 365 documents and email messages can be labeled within most Office 365 apps. The labels available are "Public", "Sensitive", and "Restricted". You can learn more about what each label means from the articled linked under the "Related Articles" section on this page.

Resolution

To label a document or email, choose the Sensitivity button within the application when you have the document open. Select the correct sensitivity from the drop-down list.

Windows Office Products

Sensitivity button with drop-down from Word 365 on Windows.

Mac Office Products

Sensitivity button with drop-down from Word 365 on macOS.

Mobile Office Products

 

Sensitivity button with drop-down from Word 365 on Outlook for mobile devices.

Add Sensitivity option for Outlook on mobile devices.

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Article ID: 131752
Created
Thu 4/29/21 4:13 PM
Modified
Mon 7/12/21 11:07 AM