Whether you’ve forgotten the password or received a protected file from someone else, unlocking an Excel spreadsheet without the password may seem like an insurmountable challenge.

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.

Setting a password on your Excel spreadsheet is a great way to keep it secure, but can be annoying if you're opening the same file often.