Protect and Unprotect with C++

Encrypt and decrypt Excel files

To prevent others from accessing data in Excel files, protect the Excel file with a password.

Protect and unprotect workbook

To prevent other users from viewing hidden worksheets, adding, moving, deleting, or hiding worksheets, you can protect the structure of your Excel workbook with a password.

Protect and unprotect worksheet

To prevent other users from accidentally or deliberately changing, moving, or deleting data in a worksheet, you can lock the cells on your Excel worksheet and then protect the sheet with a password.

Protect and unprotect shared workbook

Protect and unprotect the shared workbook.

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