Excel 2013 Unlock Protected Workbook – EASY!!

There is no software – no downloads. This is so easy. I ran across it somewhere online!

Scenario: Your Excel file is protected so you can’t change it.  You either forgot it or the person who set it – is gone.  You need to unlock the file for changes or formatting. Note: this is different than requiring a password to open!

1. Open the file.
2. Save As…Excel 92-2003 format (.xls)
3. Close the file.
4. Reopen the file. Unprotect the file (no password required).
5. Resave the file in .xlsx format!

That’s it! ENJOY!