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Excel Files with Password

  • May 22, 2025
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Hello all, is it possible to edit Excel files that are encrypted with password on Box?

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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:

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

Best,


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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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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