make a file private

[clair36]

Using either word or excel is there a way to make a file private so that only
those who know a password for example can access the information it contains?
My boss wants me to create a list of celebrity contact details either list in
word or database in excel so that only she and I can access the information
for obvious reasons.

 

[db]

sure!

send me a copy of
the contact list and
I can use an encryption
software on it to
scramble the contents.

then I'll send the file
back to you with the
password for
unscrambling the
file.

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[Gordon]

Using either word or excel is there a way to make a file private so that
only
those who know a password for example can access the information it
contains?
My boss wants me to create a list of celebrity contact details either list
in
word or database in excel so that only she and I can access the
information
for obvious reasons.

Ignore db - the man's an idiot and can't even operate a newsreader properly
despite his alleged "qualifications".
Yes there are many ways of password-protecting a file. You can add a
password to an Access database, you can add a password to a Word document or
an Excel file.
However these can be cracked fairly easily. There are commercial encryption
programs available but they are expensive.
It depends from whom you are trying to conceal the info - if it's just a
casual nose-parker then a strong password may suffice - if not then you will
have to consider a commercial encryption application.

HTH

 

[rustyfender04]

I use Truecrypt. It is open source software,and it is free too. It works by
encrypting a portion of your harddrive, or a USB thumb drive.

It takes a bit getting used to, but offers strong encryption.

http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads

Regards