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    Password protecting Excel file

    • Tall Bob |
    • 10 steps |
    • 29 seconds

      Password Protecting an Excel File in Mac

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      Open the Excel file that needs to be password protected
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      Click the File option that appears on the top menu bar
      3
      Click on Passwords
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      Enter your desired password and click OK
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      Protecting your data starts with a powerful shield: a complex unbreakable password. Avoid weak, guessable options like birthdays or pet names - instead, forge a diverse mix of upper/lower characters, numbers and symbols, creating a maze hackers can't navigate. Remember, strong passwords are the gatekeepers of your information; invest in their complexity for peace of mind and impenetrable security.
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      Re-enter the password and click OK to confirm
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      Save the sheet and close the file

      Password Protecting an Excel File in Windows

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      Open the Excel file that needs to be password protected
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      Click on 'File' and select 'Info'. Then click on the 'Protect Workbook' option
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      Select the 'Encrypt with Password' option. You will see a dialog box asking you to enter the password. Provide the password you wish to use and click OK to continue.
      alert ordinal icon
      Protecting your data starts with a powerful shield: a complex unbreakable password. Avoid weak, guessable options like birthdays or pet names - instead, forge a diverse mix of upper/lower characters, numbers and symbols, creating a maze hackers can't navigate. Remember, strong passwords are the gatekeepers of your information; invest in their complexity for peace of mind and impenetrable security.
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      Re-enter the password and click OK to confirm