Microsoft KB Archive/80428

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Excel: Editing a Password-Protected Template

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Excel for Windows, version 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0
 * Microsoft Excel for OS/2, version 3.0

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SUMMARY
This article discusses the proper method for opening a password-protected original template document for editing.

Note: The method for editing an original template document is discussed on page 557 of the &quot;Microsoft Excel User's Guide&quot; for version 3.0.

MORE INFORMATION
To open a password-protected document for editing:


 * 1) From the File Menu, choose Open.
 * 2) In the Files box, select the template you want to edit or type the complete filename in the File Name box.
 * 3) Press the SHIFT key and choose OK.
 * 4) In the Password box, enter the password.
 * 5) Press the SHIFT key and choose OK.

The original template document can now be edited.