If you have data in a spreadsheet that you don't want just anyone else to see, you can password protect that Excel file. I've found that requiring people to enter a password to access an Excel file keeps your private information private - while still allowing you, and anyone else with the password, proper access.
Password Protect on Windows Step 1: Open Document From within Excel, open an existing spreadsheet or create a new one. Step 2: Click File From within the spreadsheet, click File on the menu bar. Step 3: Click Info On the next page, click Info in the left column. Image SourceStep 4: Add Protection Click the Protect Workbook button to display the drop-down menu. Step 5: Encrypt Document Select Encrypt with Password. This displays the Encrypt Document dialog box. Image SourceStep 6: Create Password Enter the desired password into the Password field, then click OK. The longer
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