Does the encryption of Distributed Spreadsheet replace the need to use the encryption that is part of Excel?
No. The encryption included in Distributed Spreadsheet is both a compression and encryption capability. The encryption component keeps users who do not have a copy of Distributed Spreadsheet from viewing the content of an .xds file. If there is a need to secure the contents of the Excel workbook from everyone except designated persons, using the password protection scheme in Excel is highly recommended.
Related Questions
- The Distributed Spreadsheet filenames appear to be very long, possibly too long for Excel. What limitations are there with regard to the length of the filename?
- Does the encryption of Distributed Spreadsheet replace the need to use the encryption that is part of Excel?
- Is Distributed Spreadsheet a modified version of Microsoft Excel?
