How to Password Protect an Excel Spreadsheet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for managing and organizing data, but it's important to ensure that sensitive information remains secure. One way to enhance the security of your Excel spreadsheets is by password protecting them. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to password protect an Excel spreadsheet:

Step 1: Open the Excel Spreadsheet

Open the Excel spreadsheet that you want to password protect.

Step 2: Navigate to the File Menu

Click on the 'File' menu at the top left corner of the Excel window.

Step 3: Select 'Info'

From the dropdown menu, select 'Info'.

Step 4: Click on 'Protect Workbook'

Click on 'Protect Workbook' and then select 'Encrypt with Password'.

Step 5: Set a Password

Enter the password you want to use to protect the Excel spreadsheet and click 'OK'.

Step 6: Re-enter the Password

Re-enter the password to confirm and click 'OK'.

Step 7: Save the Changes

Save the Excel spreadsheet to apply the password protection.

That's it! Your Excel spreadsheet is now password protected, and only users with the correct password will be able to open it.