_Workbook.Protect(Object, Object, Object) Method
Definition
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Protects a workbook so that it cannot be modified.
public void Protect (object Password, object Structure, object Windows);Public Sub Protect (Optional Password As Object, Optional Structure As Object, Optional Windows As Object)Parameters
- Password
- Object
Optional Object. A string that specifies a case-sensitive password for the worksheet or workbook. If this argument is omitted, you can unprotect the worksheet or workbook without using a password. Otherwise, you must specify the password to unprotect the worksheet or workbook. If you forget the password, you cannot unprotect the worksheet or workbook. It's a good idea to keep a list of your passwords and their corresponding document names in a safe place.
- Structure
- Object
Optional Object. True to protect the structure of the workbook (the relative position of the sheets). The default value is False.
- Windows
- Object
Optional Object. True to protect the workbook windows. If this argument is omitted, the windows aren’t protected.