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.

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.

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

A recommended approach to secure your most private documents — whether it’s a PDF, Word file, or Excel spreadsheet — is to lock them with a passcode. While this does help keep sensitive ...