Re: Password Protect Excel Spread***?
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Date: 02/03/04
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Date: 3 Feb 2004 06:35:06 -0800
"MikeJ" <mico12@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<eI15bjf6DHA.1072@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> Is there a way to password protect an Excel file so it can not be opened
> without a password? If so, how secure is this?
>
> Thanks!
1. File > Save As > Tools > General Options
2. The longer the password, the more secure it is. A well chosen
password is impenetrable to the average user.
Be aware that there are ways to bypass the password in MS Excel:
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