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Teresa_G1845
Copper Contributor
Jun 20, 2024

Read only without a password.

Occasionally excel will make my spreadsheet a read-only, but I don't do that. I have never created a password. How do I correct this issue? I have tried all such as F12, I've gone down to Tools to general options {but it prompts me to put in a password, I've never created a password.} Excel did this once before, and the same issues.  I must edit this sheet.  It also says notify the person, the person is me, that is trying to correct it. I had a co-worker go to his laptop, and try to get in that way, same thing. What gets me a password was never created. I need help please.

 

 

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  • JKPieterse's avatar
    JKPieterse
    Silver Contributor
    Jun 21, 2024
    Where exactly is the file stored? If it's in a location controlled by a cloud service such as OneDrive, there might be something completely different at play here. Or if it's in a remote drive, there may be connection issues causing this kind of behaviour.

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