Worried about prying eyes getting into your sensitive Excel data? Whether it's financial records, client lists, or top-secret recipes, keeping your spreadsheets secure is crucial. Luckily, Excel makes it surprisingly easy to password protect your files.
Here's a quick guide to setting up that protection:
1. **Open your Excel file.**
2. **Click 'File' then 'Info'.**
3. **Choose 'Protect Workbook' then 'Encrypt with Password'.**
4. **Enter your desired password and confirm it.**
5. **Save the file.**
That's it! Now, anyone trying to open your Excel file will be prompted for the password. Remember to choose a strong password and don't forget it! Losing the password means losing access to your data. So, keep your spreadsheets safe and sound with this simple Excel trick!
