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how do I unlock a spreadsheet in excel
A family of Microsoft spreadsheet software with tools for analyzing, charting, and communicating data
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I have wasted hours trying to fix my problem to no avail.
My problem seems simple, and the solutions offered are so complicated for a non-technical person.
Doesn't Microsoft offer a "real" online person who can access the software anymore?
Peter Sergeant
Dear Peter,
Good day! Thanks for posting in the community. We are happy to help you.
For your query, if you mean unlocking a sheet, you can click the Review tab> Unprotect Sheet> input the password to unlock. If you mean unlocking the workbook, please click File> Info> Protect Workbook.
For your reference:
We look forward to your response. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
George | Microsoft Community Moderator
Dear Peter,
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Sincerely,
George | Microsoft Community Moderator