Whether you’ve forgotten the password or received a protected file from someone else, unlocking an Excel spreadsheet without the password may seem like an insurmountable challenge.

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

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.

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Setting a password on your Excel spreadsheet is a great way to keep it secure, but can be annoying if you're opening the same file often.