XL2002: Articles About New Security Features in Excel 2002 (293414)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2002
This article was previously published under Q293414

SUMMARY

Security in Microsoft Excel encompasses three main areas:
  • Protection and passwords
  • Security levels and encryption
  • Macro virus prevention
This article lists some of the more frequently asked questions about security in Microsoft Excel 2002.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.

General Topics

1. Why isn't my personal data being removed when I save my workbook?

284880 XL2002: Personal Data Is Not Removed as Expected When File Is Saved

2. How is Excel impacted if I install Microsoft Office without Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)?

282847 XL2002: Excel Functionality Missing When VBA Is Not Enabled

3. Why isn't my personal data removed from the objects in my workbook?

278579 OFFXP: "Remove Personal Information" Option Does Not Apply to Inserted Objects

4. Why do I get a #NAME error when I open my workbook?

277608 XL2002: Macro High Security Warning or User Defined Functions Display #Name?

5. Why do I get an error message when I try to edit cells?

277615 XL2002: Error Message When You Attempt to Edit Multiple Cells in a Protected Worksheet with a Single Password

6. What is a digital signature?

288985 XL2002: About Digital Signatures in Excel Workbooks

REFERENCES

For more information about worksheet and workbook security, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type security in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
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