Key Takeaways : Excel spreadsheets can be protected by Edit Ranges, Sheet Protection, Workbook Protection, File Modify Password, VBA Project Password, and File Open Password. Passwords can be ...

If you have sensitive data you'd like to keep from prying eyes in a Microsoft Excel file, the easiest way to protect it is with Excel's built-in password tools.

Learn how to unprotect Excel sheets or workbooks without a password using this simple step-by-step guide. No software required!

On the right side, select the Open checkboxes for the file types that you want to open in the Protected View. Now, select the Open selected file types in Protected View radio button at the bottom.

To remove a password from an Excel spreadsheet or Workbook, follow these steps: Open the Excel spreadsheet and enter your password. Go to File > Info. Click on the Protect Workbook option.

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If multiple users work in the same Microsoft Excel file, you can limit their access to only the ranges where they need to work.