How to Set a Password to an Excel File



To set a password on your excel file open the file you want to password protect.
open a file

Click on the review tab.
click on review tab

Then click on passwords.
click passwords

In the password pop up type in the password you want to use to protect your excel file. If you want to have a password required to modify the document type that in as well. Then click ok once you’re done.
type password and modifiers

You’ll need to confirm your password by typing it in. Click ok.
confirm password

Then save you file. The excel file will now be password protected.
click file > save