bill -

Open the file (Office Button | Open ... ).

To password-protect the workbook, choose Review (ribbon) | (Changes section)
Protect Workbook. Enter a password. Click OK. Save the file.

To encrypt the file using a password, choose Office Button | Prepare |
Encrypt Document ...

- Mike
http://www.MikeMiddleton.com



"bill" wrote in message
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How does one set up up a password for the excel file I have
currentley have as a short cut'
Thank you