Presentation.PasswordEncryptionProvider property (PowerPoint)

Returns the name of the algorithm encryption provider that Microsoft PowerPoint uses when it encrypts documents with passwords. Read-only.

Syntax

expression. PasswordEncryptionProvider

expression A variable that represents a Presentation object.

Return value

String

Remarks

Use the SetPasswordEncryptionOptions method to specify the algorithm PowerPoint uses for encrypting documents with passwords.

Example

This example sets the password encryption options if the password encryption algorithm in use is not the Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider.

Sub PasswordSettings()

    With ActivePresentation
        If .PasswordEncryptionProvider <> "Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider" Then
            .SetPasswordEncryptionOptions _
                PasswordEncryptionProvider:="Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider", _
                PasswordEncryptionAlgorithm:="RC4", _
                PasswordEncryptionKeyLength:=56, _
                PasswordEncryptionFileProperties:=True
        End If
    End With

End Sub

See also

Presentation Object

Support and feedback

Have questions or feedback about Office VBA or this documentation? Please see Office VBA support and feedback for guidance about the ways you can receive support and provide feedback.