protect(String,boolean,boolean) Method

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Protects a workbook so that it cannot be modified.

Syntax

public void protect( 
   java.lang.String password,
   boolean structure,
   boolean windows
)

password: Password to protect the workbook.
structure: True to protect the structure of the workbook (To prevent other users from viewing hidden worksheets, adding, moving, deleting, or hiding worksheets, and renaming worksheets).
windows: True to prevent users from moving, resizing, or closing the workbook window, or hide/unhide windows. This option is available only in Excel 2007, Excel 2010, Excel for Mac 2011, and Excel 2016 for Mac.