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C_B_R
Mar 12, 2020Copper Contributor
Opening exxcel doc as read only
Hi Excel version 16.35 Mac I want to open an excel (xlsx) file as read only. I do not want to add a password. I just want the choice of opening a file as read only if I want to avoid accidentally...
Riny_van_Eekelen
Mar 12, 2020Platinum Contributor
C_B_R When you save the workbook for the first time (or Save As if it has been saved before) you can click "Options" in the lower part of the screen.
and indicate it is to be "Read Only". You don't have to provide a password.
When you open the workbook you will see the following screen, where you can choose to open it as read-only or not.