Polyprod, you can set a password to open the file, to change the file you
have, file, save as, select tools, general options, save options, enter
password to open confirm password and OK out.

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Paul B
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"Polyprod" wrote in message
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Is there a way to password protect Excel files so that they cannot even be
viewed. The standard password protection only seems to protect the file
from
being changed. I would like sensitive worksheets i.e. payroll files, from
being viewed at all.

Any help appreciated.