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(1) How safe is Excel worksheet passwords and (2) what are my options?

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    (1) How safe is Excel worksheet passwords and (2) what are my options?

    Hi,

    How good is excel in keeping safe information in worksheets via worksheet password?

    Are there any other options that are more secure?

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    Re: (1) How safe is Excel worksheet passwords and (2) what are my options?

    Not at all, it's trivial to get at the data the secure option is not to use excel

    Encrypting with Password to open is more secure than a worksheet password but it isn't bullet proof

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    Re: (1) How safe is Excel worksheet passwords and (2) what are my options?

    If you know what you're doing then most, if not all, Excel passwords can be removed in a matter of minutes.

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    Re: (1) How safe is Excel worksheet passwords and (2) what are my options?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle123 View Post
    Not at all, it's trivial to get at the data the secure option is not to use excel

    Encrypting with Password to open is more secure than a worksheet password but it isn't bullet proof
    How can I encrypt with a password to open?

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    Re: (1) How safe is Excel worksheet passwords and (2) what are my options?

    When saving the workbook, select require password to open

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