MS Office file encryption

MS Office file encryption

1. Using Microsoft Office click on the File button, located at the top left side.

   

2. Under the Information tab, click on Protect workbook, then select Encrypt with password.
3. Enter your password and press OK. A strong password should be at least 8 characters long and contain capital letters, numbers, special characters (e.g. @#$()!.)

   

Removing a password from a protected MS Office file

1. Open the File menu.

   

2. We stay in the Information section.

   

3. Expand the Protect workbook menu, which should be highlighted in yellow if the password is active.

   

4. In the menu, click Encrypt with password, which should also be active.
5. Remove the password from the text field and confirm with OK.

   

6. Removing a password doesn't have to be confirmed again. Once the action is approved, the password will simply be removed from the file.