Unprotect Excel Sheet Remove Locked Cells
Can't edit certain cells in your spreadsheet? Remove Excel sheet protection and unlock all cells instantly.
Drag your Excel file here
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Supports .xlsx, .xls and .xlsm (max. 5MB)
- ✓Unlock all locked cells
- ✓Edit any cell freely
- ✓No password required
- ✓Preserves formulas and data
What is Sheet Protection?
Sheet protection in Excel locks specific cells to prevent editing. When enabled, you'll see error messages like 'The cell or chart you're trying to change is on a protected sheet.' This protection is meant to prevent accidental changes but can be removed if you've forgotten the password or inherited a protected file.
Frequently Asked Questions
The worksheet has sheet protection enabled, which locks cells from being edited. Our tool removes this protection so you can edit any cell.
No, your data, formulas, and formatting remain intact. We only remove the protection settings.
Yes, after downloading the unprotected file, you can apply new protection with your own password in Excel.