Protect the Excel file using PHPExcel

Question

How can I create password protected excel sheet using PHPExcel, I know how to protect excel sheet using

$G=$objPHPExcel->setActiveSheetIndex(0);
$G->getProtection()->setSheet(true);

But I am not getting any link how to set the password for editing protection only, means user can open the file without password but cannot remove the protection from sheet which can be easily done by any one from Data menu. Suggestions are welcomed.

Answer 1

At the time, PHPExcel does not support protecting sheets with a password.

Answer 2

For Excel2007 Writer only:

Set workbook security:

$objPHPExcel->getSecurity()->setLockWindows(true);
$objPHPExcel->getSecurity()->setLockStructure(true);

$objPHPExcel->getSecurity()->setWorkbookPassword('secret');

Set worksheet security:

$objPHPExcel->getActiveSheet()->getProtection()->setSheet(true);
$objPHPExcel->getActiveSheet()->getProtection()->setSort(true);
$objPHPExcel->getActiveSheet()->getProtection()->setInsertRows(true);
$objPHPExcel->getActiveSheet()->getProtection()->setFormatCells(true);

$objPHPExcel->getActiveSheet()->getProtection()->setPassword('password');