Microsoft Excel: How to Encrypt a Workbook

Encrypting a workbook helps to protect workbooks that include sensitive information.  This knowledge article demonstrates how to encrypt a Microsoft Excel 2016 workbook.

Step 1

Access the protection settings in Microsoft Excel 2016 by opening the file and selecting the File tab.

Step 2

Select Info from the File menu.

Step 3

Select the small arrow within the Protect Workbook icon, then select the option to Encrypt with Password.