I am trying to create a .bat file to open a .xls file. But the file is
password protected to modify. I can't figure out the code to enter the
password in the .bat file and then hit the "OK" key

start "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE"
"W:\YIELDMGT\Paul Lambson\SAS\ThanksChart.xls"
nircmd.exe dlg "password" click OK

the first two lines get me to the prompt for the password but i'm
stuck there

HELP~~

Paul