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password security

ResolvedVersion 2003

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Password security

how do you password protect anybody seeinga spreadsheet

RE: password security

Hi Robert, Thanks for the post, In answer to your question if you wish to stop anyone without the correct password from opening your Workbook there are two methods;
1. When you save the Workbook, in the Save As dialog box, Click the little drop down arrow next to the Tools Menu option, from the Menu which opens choose General Options, Insert Password and Confirm it. Give the File a Name and save it in the folder of your choice.
2. Whilst the Workbook is open go to Menu command Tools>Options and from the Security tab enter and confirm pasword as necessary.
I hope that helps, best regards Pete.

Excel tip:

Select only cell that contain text to lock format

For selecting cells that only contain Text in Excel

By selecting cells that only contain text, you can delete, fill or protect cells of this type.

Use short cut to Go to box (F5) or Edit, Go to
In the dialog box, click special button & select Constants and only check text or any other desired type.

Click OK.

And text cells will all be highlighted for you to apply format. Please note only works on one sheet at a time.

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