Password protecting an Excel workbook at the file level controls access in two ways: It lets a user in, and it lets a user save changes. In this article, I’ll show you more than just how to ...

Enter a password for your file. Once you’ve done this, your Excel file will be secured. After that, only you or anyone else with the password can access the file. If you want to change the password, ...

Remember that, with password protections removed, anyone with access to your Excel file can open, view, and edit it. If you've decided a password isn't necessary anymore, this likely isn't an ...

Step 3: Next, click the Protect workbook button. From the drop-down menu, select Encrypt with password.. Step 4: Excel will then prompt you to type in a password. Pick one that’s complicated and ...

Excel Workbook password: This option allows users to set a password for opening or modifying the entire workbook file. Users will then be prompted to enter and confirm a password of their choice.

With the desired document open, click File, Save As. Click the Tools button, then Security Options (or General Options if you’re using Word 2007 or Excel).