Open the Excel Document you would like to password protect.
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Click File > Info > Protect Workbook > Encrypt with Password .
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3. The Encrypt Document dialog box will appear > Type in the password you would like to use to protect the document > Re-enter the same password > Click OK to finish.
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4. After you’ve added a password to your file, save the file to make sure the password takes effect.
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5. To remove the password – open the file (which will require the current password), go to File > Info > Protect Workbook > Encrypt with Password. Delete the contents of the password box and click OK.
Be sure to save your file to make that change permanent.
Be sure to save your file to make that change permanent.
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