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Summary
This article describes how to apply a sensitivity label to files you create using Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Context
Sensitivity labels allow you to classify and protect the contents of files you create using Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sensitivity labels ensure that files labelled as Restricted - Encrypted are automatically encrypted and not shareable outside of the intended list of recipients. Public, Sensitive, and Protected labelling makes the receiver aware of the level of sensitivity placed on the content of the file by the author, so they can act appropriately when sharing the file or its contents.
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Sensitivity Labels
| Label |
Explanation |
Description |
| Public |
This information is publicly shareable without any need for oversight. |
No visible label applied. |
| Sensitive |
This message has sensitive content. Do not share. |
Text applied to the email:
- This document contains sensitive material, please be careful with how you share it.
|
| Protected |
Please treat this as private, do not share. Required by institutional policy to be protected. |
Text applied to the email:
- This document has private and protected content
|
| Restricted |
This message is marked Confidential and encrypted. |
Text applied to the email:
- This document has highly confidential and restricted content. It is not to be shared outside USNH and cannot be printed or downloaded.
|
How-To
Task: To apply a sensitivity label to content that you compose in Office 365 applications.
Instructions
Step 1 - On your desktop open Office 365, and from the navigation bar select, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
Step 2 - Create a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
Step 3 - On the Home tab, click Sensitivity to expand the menu.
Step 4 - Choose the label that applies to the content of your document, spreadsheet, or presentation from the Sensitivity drop-down list. Refer to the Sensitivity Labels table for guidance.
Outcome
The sensitivity label you selected is applied to the document, spreadsheet, or presentation based on your selection.
Further Readings
Outlook: Applying Sensitivity Labels
Teams: Requesting a Sensitivity Label for your Teams Site
SharePoint: Requesting a Sensitivity Label for your SharePoint Site
Need additional help?
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