Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 30, 2023)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Any Excel workbook can be converted to an add-in. The steps you need to follow to create an add-in are very precise, and may seem a bit overwhelming (particularly the first couple of times you do it). To create a protected add-in file, follow these steps:
Figure 1. The Protection tab of the project's Properties dialog box.
Figure 2. The Summary tab of the workbook's Properties dialog box.
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