How to Password Protect Excel 2016

Password Protecting Your Excel 2016 Files

Excel 2016 offers a simple yet powerful way to protect your sensitive data by applying passwords to your spreadsheets. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open your Excel file that you want to protect.
2. Click on the 'File' tab in the top left corner.
3. Choose 'Info' from the menu on the left.
4. Click on 'Protect Workbook' and select 'Encrypt with Password'.
5. Enter your desired password and click 'OK'.
6. Re-enter the password to confirm and save your file.

Voila! Your Excel 2016 file is now protected with a password, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access its contents.