applying mutiple passwords from a list

[jiddings]

I have mutiple worksheets in one one workbook that is accessed by numerous individuals.
I have a separate file maintaining the worksheet names (in column "A") and the corresponding individual passwords to each sheet (in column "B"). My intent is to loop through the listing and set the passwords for each worksheet. When I add a worksheet or change the password for another worksheet, I would like to use the listing to reset or add the password to the corresponding worksheets.
I would appreciate any help on how I could do this.

 

[Diablo II]

are you usign VBA?

 

[jiddings]

Yes, my thoughts are to use VBA. However, I'm unsure how to assemble the correct code to do what I need.

 

[Diablo II]

i dont know if you can using cells , but i will try that, but you can do it using VBA code with the passwords in the VBA code

here is one way in code.

Dim S As Object
  For Each S In Sheets
  'unprotect the sheets first
  S.Unprotect password:="password"
  'protect the sheets and any objects on the sheet
  S.Protect password:="password", DrawingObjects:=True
 Next
End Sub

or like this

Sub ProtectSheet()
 ActiveSheet.Protect password:="Mypass"
End Sub
 
Sub UnProtectSheet()
 ActiveSheet.Unprotect password:="Mypass"
End Sub

 

[jiddings]

Thanks,
I have approx. 30 worksheets in one workbook (with probably more to be added), each with a different password. The listing of sheet names and passwords are kept in a separate workbook file to maintain the password protected worksheets. Obviously, it is very time consuming, to manually update the password(s) when several passwords change or several more worksheets are added.
If you know of a way to loop (by VBA) through worksheet names & apply associated passwords to the worksheets, it would be very helpful.