Workbook.PasswordEncryptionAlgorithm property (Excel)
Returns a String indicating the algorithm that Microsoft Excel uses to encrypt passwords for the specified workbook. Read-only.
Syntax
expression.PasswordEncryptionAlgorithm
expression A variable that represents a Workbook object.
Remarks
Use the SetPasswordEncryptionOptions method to specify whether Excel encrypts file properties for password-protected workbooks.
Example
This example sets the password encryption options for the active workbook.
Sub SetPasswordOptions()
ActiveWorkbook.SetPasswordEncryptionOptions _
PasswordEncryptionProvider:="Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider", _
PasswordEncryptionAlgorithm:="RC4", _
PasswordEncryptionKeyLength:=56, _
PasswordEncryptionFileProperties:=True
End Sub
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