How to Protect Your Excel Workbook with a Password

Securing your Excel workbook with a password can help protect your data from being viewed or edited by others. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

Step 1: Open Your Workbook Open the Excel workbook that you want to protect.

Step 2: Click on File Go to the "File" tab in the top left corner of the window.

Step 3: Click on Protect Workbook In the drop-down menu, click on "Protect Workbook", then "Encrypt with Password".

Step 4: Enter a Password A dialog box will appear, prompting you to enter a password. Be sure to choose a strong password that you'll remember. After typing the password, click "OK".

Step 5: Confirm Your Password You will be prompted to confirm your password. Re-enter the same password and click "OK".

Step 6: Save Your Workbook Finally, save your workbook. The next time anyone tries to open it, they will be asked to enter the password.

Please note, if you forget your password, it can't be recovered. Keep your password in a safe and secure location. It's also worth noting that this method encrypts and protects the entire workbook, not individual worksheets.