Ever found yourself locked out of an Excel spreadsheet because you forgot the password or you have been given password protected Excel files from a ...

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

How to Unlock Protected Spreadsheets. You can't edit or copy the contents of a protected Excel worksheet unless you first unlock the protection. If unlocking the worksheet doesn't require a ...

It is possible to create a macro in an Excel sheet that unlock the sheet which is already protected by a password. Users can easily prepare a document in the sheet and then lock it again with a ...

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.

Once you lock a cell, you'll be asked to set a password. Excel will ask you for this password if you try to unlock the cell. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.