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!