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Unprotect workbook
I have a workbook that was sent to me for my use but came password protected as it has sensitive information that was being sent by email. I have the password and have renamed and resaved the file but every time I open it, I again have to enter the password. When I go to "Protect Workbook" there is no option to unprotect and its the same if I look under Review in the ribbon. How can I get this file to stay unlocked?
Riny_van_Eekelen Brilliant. That worked. Thank you so much!
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Password protection sits in "Save as". There you have "Options..." and you can choose to have no password.
I have 365, trying to remove workbook password. Not seeing an 'No password' option.
DaveD1360 I may have changed a bit since the original post. In 365, at the moment, I see it like this.
then,
choose General options and enter the password of your choice.
- Thank you! This solved a problem I have as well. It is a bit different, but your solution worked. I have a previously protected workbook that has now been unprotected, but I could not add any worksheets or change the structure of the workbook. Save as, options, and show all sheets solved the problem.
hi Riny_van_Eekelen - where is the unprotect option in which tab - unable to find it
Balaji_B2019 The above thread deals with removing or changing a password to open a workbook. There is no button for it. As mentioned above, it is part of the "Save as" process. But allow me to expand my previous response. On a Mac: File, Save as, Options. On Windows: File, Save as, More options, Tools, General options.
