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Excel file password protection without restriction about 7 characters minimum
Hi expert team,
Everyday, i used passwords to protect my excel files before sending them to my clients.
When i have to choose the password, there is always a restriction with a minimum of 7 characters to choose with uppercase, lower case, numbers or specific characters.
I would love to be able to choose the password i want without any restrictions.
For example: 123
Do you think is it possible to configure excel and remove this restrictions ?
if it's possible outside excel with a specific software, please tell me ^^
best regards,
Nicolas
8 Replies
- Hi, have you got the solution for this. I'm getting 14 char must message..
As Mr. Wyn Hopkins has already described, this could also be set in the organizational settings or Windows Server settings.
Here is some information from Microsoft, maybe this link will help you.
AD DS Fine-Grained Password and Account Lockout Policy Step-by-Step Guide
It would be best if you insert a file (without sensitive data) with this problem, where you could possibly take out a better solution.
Wish you and all others in this Post a nice day / night with lots of health, joy and love.
Nikolino
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)
Maybe this information will help you.
Instructions with video with different encryption possibilities of a worksheet or workbook from Microsoft.
Protect an Excel file
I would be happy to know if I could help.
I wish you continued success with Excel
Nikolino
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)
Hi NicolasB1990
What version of Excel are you using?
I just encrypted my file with 123 as the password
Hi Wyn Hopkins
I'm not sure as it's my work computer but i think it's office 16 (refer to picture attached)
