Despite I have checked the “Disable all ribbons and toolbars” in “Restrictions” under “Security” options, the Formula bar still appears in the compiled EXE.
Maybe I’m not doing something right, or there is bug?
Formular bar can’t be hidden. However, you can also hide formulas in the formular bar with the standard Excel protection or with XLS Padlock’s formula protection feature. Although Excel protection was weak in previous versions, with XLS Padlock features, you can prevent the Excel password protection from being cracked easily.
I use Excel 2007. You can hide the formula bar by selecting VIEW on the Ribbon then uncheck the “formula bar” box. When you create the executable file there will be no formula bar showing on any sheet.
Thank you for your solution.
I haven’t test it yet, but I guess it will prevent me from seeing the formula bar every time I open the worksheet as well and not only the compiled EXE. Isn’t it?
Please note that XLS Padlock 3 has now the ability to hide the formula bar and prevent users from activating it again during the Excel secure session. You can do it here:
It’s always possible but it depends whether your maintenance is still active or not. Check your account at https://www.xlspadlock.com/account
If it has expired, you can renew it when you want. And with a discount.