Excel Files with Password

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Derik Poh

• December 23, 2020 04:04

Hello all, is it possible to edit Excel files that are encrypted with password on Box?

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  France

  • December 23, 2020 19:31

  Hi Derik, 

  Welcome to the Box Product Support.

  Yes, you can edit Excel files that are password-protected via Box Edit, however you won't be able to preview them in Box.

  When you open a password protected excel file using your desktop excel app, box edit application pops up and prompts for a password. Once the password is entered the excel document pops right up. 

  You can learn more about Box Edit on these help articles:

  • Opening and Editing Files with Box Edit
  • Saving Files to Box with Box Edit
  • Box Edit Frequently Asked Questions

  Thank you for posting and let us know how else we can help!

  Best,

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  Derik Poh

  • December 24, 2020 01:37

  Hi France, thanks for your reply. 

  I understand that I could use Box Tools to do so, however, is there still a way to open the encrypted Excel file with any MS Excel installed in the device? Possible for Excel Online to prompt for password entry?

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  KurtBaker

  • January 05, 2021 14:13

  Derik,

  In my experience, you need to use the installed Excel program; Excel Online won't work with password protected files.

  Kurt Baker

  Penn State University

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