Key Takeaways : Excel spreadsheets can be protected by Edit Ranges, Sheet Protection, Workbook Protection, File Modify Password, VBA Project Password, and File Open Password.

Learn how to unprotect Excel sheets or workbooks without a password using this simple step-by-step guide. No software required!

Remember that, with password protections removed, anyone with access to your Excel file can open, view, and edit it. If you've decided a password isn't necessary anymore, this likely isn't an issue.