Locking Workbooks

Scruffymessiah

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Is there a way to "Lock" a workbook once it has been authorised. I would like to create a password protected button (e.g. you click it once, enter a password then the lock is activated) which locks the entire workbook until another password is entered to re-open it.

Is this possible?

Thank you.
 

Excel Facts

Will the fill handle fill 1, 2, 3?
Yes! Type 1 in a cell. Hold down Ctrl while you drag the fill handle.
This should work for a sheet (assuming you haven't formatted any individual cells as unlocked) - assign it to a button on the sheet.

ActiveSheet.Protect Password:="password", DrawingObjects:=True, Contents:=True, Scenarios:=True

For a workbook

'ActiveWorkbook.Protect Password:="password", Structure:=True, Windows:=False
 
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