How to Remove the Password Protection in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Remove the Password Protection in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Review'.
After that, find and click 'Protect Workbook'.
Enter the nominated password into the provided input field and then tap 'OK'.
After completing these steps, the password protection will be removed from your Microsoft Excel worksheet.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Unlock your Microsoft Excel files quickly by navigating to Review, clicking Protect Workbook, and entering your password. This guide shows how to remove the Password Protection in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Review'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the password protection will be removed from your Microso...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to remove the Password Protection in Microsoft Excel?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Remove the Table Formatting in Microsoft Excel, How to Rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet and How to Resize Cells in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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