How to Remove Protection from an Excel Sheet and Workbook

Learn how to effortlessly unprotect Excel sheets and workbooks with these simple steps.

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To remove protection in Excel, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Review tab. 2. Click on Unprotect Sheet. If a password is required, enter it. 3. For workbook protection, go to Review again and select Unprotect Workbook. This will remove any restricted access.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I unprotect an Excel sheet without a password? No, if a password is set, it must be entered to unprotect the sheet.
  2. What does unprotecting a workbook do? Unprotecting a workbook allows you to edit its structure and make changes to the sheets it contains.
  3. How can I protect my Excel sheet again after unprotecting it? Go to the Review tab and click on Protect Sheet to set a new password and restrictions.
  4. Is it possible to recover a lost Excel password? There are third-party tools available to help recover lost passwords, but no guarantee is provided.

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