It is advisable to keep a list of passwords and their corresponding workbook and sheet names in a safe place. Warning Messageĭid you notice the warning message which appeared when setting the password?Ĭaution: If you lose or forget the password, it cannot be recovered. A user cannot open the workbook until the password has been entered. Finally, enter a file name and click Save in the Save As window.
Enter a password in the password to open box, then click OK. The file open password prevents an Excel workbook from opening until the password is entered. There are five different passwords within Excel:Įach of them is applied differently and serves different purposes.