So if you decide to protect any of your Excel files with one, be sure it's something you won't forget or find another way to keep track of it. Once a password has been set up, you must enter it ...

Step 1: In Excel, open the document you want to secure with a password. Step 2: Click File, followed by Info. Mark Coppock / Digital Trends How to factory reset an HP laptop to start fresh or for ...

In your Excel file, go to File > Info. Select the Protect Workbook box and choose Encrypt with Password. Enter a password in the Password box and select OK.

Excel should prompt you to enter the password you set earlier. Only users with the correct password will be able to access the VBA project and modify the visibility settings of the worksheets.

Although you probably already use a password to protect your Windows 10 account and files from unauthorized access, there are plenty of reasons you may also want to set a password to protect Word ...

Once you lock a cell, you'll be asked to set a password. Excel will ask you for this password if you try to unlock the cell. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.