# How to Remove the Password Protection in Microsoft Excel

> To remove password protection in Microsoft Excel, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Review'. Next, click 'Protect Workbook', enter your nominated password into the input field, and tap 'OK' to successfully remove the protection from your worksheet.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-remove-the-password-protection-in-microsoft-excel/
Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Review'.
2. After that, find and click 'Protect Workbook'.
3. Enter the nominated password into the provided input field and then tap 'OK'.
4. After completing these steps, the password protection will be removed from your Microsoft Excel worksheet.