Workbook.Unprotect Method (Excel)
Removes protection from a sheet or workbook. This method has no effect if the sheet or workbook isn't protected.
Syntax
expression .Unprotect(Password)
expression A variable that represents a Workbook object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Password |
Optional |
Variant |
A string that denotes the case-sensitive password to use to unprotect the sheet or workbook. If the sheet or workbook isn't protected with a password, this argument is ignored. If you omit this argument for a sheet that's protected with a password, you'll be prompted for the password. If you omit this argument for a workbook that's protected with a password, the method fails. |
Remarks
If you forget the password, you cannot unprotect the sheet or workbook. It's a good idea to keep a list of your passwords and their corresponding document names in a safe place.
Example
This example removes protection from the active workbook.
ActiveWorkbook.Unprotect