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Is it really impossible to break workbook protection?
Yes, Excel protection is mainly the protection from the errors due to negligence. Simplest case, if you hide Sheet1 and protect structure, anyone could write in Sheet2 formulas like =Sheet1!A1 and pick-up information from hided sheet in protected structure. To find actual name of the Sheet1 is also not a big deal.
While it's not entirely impossible to bypass workbook protection, it's important to understand that such protection is deliberately designed to prevent unauthorized changes to your Excel files. In cases where you have forgotten your password or need to regain access for legitimate reasons, there are methods—such as using VBA macros or third-party recovery tools—that might help remove or recover the protection. However, these techniques should only be used on workbooks you own or have explicit permission to modify. Attempting to break workbook protection without proper authorization can be unethical and may even violate legal guidelines.
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