Make Workbook Password protected tp open

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Stockwell43

Hello,

How can I make a workbook so you need a password to open it period. In other
words, I don't want anyone to open it to view the contents in in read only
unless they have the password.

Thanks!!
 
Do a FILE/SAVE, or if the file has been previously saved FILE/SAVE AS and at
the top of the file list on the right is a TOOLS drop down list. Click the
TOOLS drop down button and select GENERAL OPTIONS. You can set a password to
open the file, and if you want to limit who can modify it another password to
make changes to the file.
 
Excellent, thanks Kevin!!

Kevin B said:
Do a FILE/SAVE, or if the file has been previously saved FILE/SAVE AS and at
the top of the file list on the right is a TOOLS drop down list. Click the
TOOLS drop down button and select GENERAL OPTIONS. You can set a password to
open the file, and if you want to limit who can modify it another password to
make changes to the file.
 
Open Help, look up "Open with password"

Note, however, that ther are many password crackers/removers out there. XL
passwords will not stop someone that really wants to see the spreadsheet.
If there's stuff you don't want seen, don't include it. :)
 

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