To remove a password from an Excel spreadsheet or Workbook, follow these steps: Open the Excel spreadsheet and enter your password. Go to File > Info. Click on the Protect Workbook option.

If you have sensitive data you'd like to keep from prying eyes in a Microsoft Excel file, the easiest way to protect it is with Excel's built-in password tools.

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.