IBM Lotus Symphony


Opening Microsoft documents that are protected by password

You can open is Microsoft® Word, Microsoft Excel or Microsoft PowerPoint document that is protected by passwords. Three types of passwords for Excel are recognized: workbook passwords, worksheet passwords and the password for file encryption. One type of password for Word and PowerPoint is recognized: the password for file encryption.

To open a Word or Excel document that is protected by password, complete the following steps:
  1. Click File > Open > File.
  2. Select the document that you want to open.
  3. Enter the correct password in Password window and click OK. The Word, Excel or PowerPoint document opens.
Note: The supported file encryption type for Word, Excel or PowerPoint file format is Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003 or 2007 Compatible.

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