Password Protect a File

Adding a Password to a file increases the security. This is called encryption.

 

Passwords should not be easy to guess, such as your name or birthday. You should choose a password that is at least 6 characters long and includes letters and numbers.

 

4. Try it: Encrypt the Document

Go to File ->Info->Permissions.

Go to Protect Workbook.

Click on Encrypt with Password.

 

What Do You See? You will be prompted to enter a password. Anyone who opens your file will be asked for a password as well.

 

Click CANCEL. Keep going...

 

Memo to Self: Microsoft takes security seriously and strives to meet Department of Defense standards. There is NO UNDO if you forget the password!

Exam 77-888: Microsoft Excel Expert 2010

1. Sharing and Maintaining Workbooks

1.1. Apply workbook settings, properties, and data options: Require a Password

File ->Info->Permissions->Protect Workbook->Encrypt with Password