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

This guide will show you how to safely unlock your password-protected documents — including PDFs, Word, and Excel files — using Wondershare Dr.Fone.

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

You can add or remove a password from your Excel spreadsheets through the File tab. You'll do it slightly differently on a Mac and PC.

In some instances, the files open well on different browsers and in file desktop apps like Excel but fail in other Microsoft apps.