Is it possible to open a Microsoft Excel file that is protected by a password in Calc?
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Is it possible to open a Microsoft Excel file that is protected by a password in Calc?
1.1.x
With 1.1.x releases of OpenOffice.org, it is not possible to do this directly. Such a file can be opened from Calc only if you remove the password using the original application.
2.x
2.x versions of OpenOffice.org, will open the password protected file when the correct password was entered.