Excel spreadsheets can only be read but not edited, usually because the file has been set with read-only protection. Without entering the password, you do not have permission to edit the file content. To modify the content inside, there are only two methods: one is to save it as a different file, and the other is to lift the read-only mode. This article will teach you how to batch remove the read-only restriction on Excel spreadsheets, making the content editable and modifiable.
Preview of editable Excel after canceling read-only
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Steps to batch remove read-only password from Excel spreadsheets
1. Open HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , select Excel Tools → Excel Remove Password Protection.
2. Click Add File or import files from a folder to add the Excel files that need the read-only password removed here.
3. No need to enter a password here. The read-only restriction can be removed directly without a password.
4. After processing is complete, click to view the save location. All processed Excel files have had the read-only restriction removed and can now be freely edited and modified.
What is the use of setting a read-only password on Excel spreadsheets?
1. Setting a read-only password on an Excel spreadsheet is primarily to prevent the data in the spreadsheet from being tampered with, protecting the integrity and accuracy of the file. After a read-only password is added, others can only view the content and are not authorized to edit or modify it.
2. If a user needs to edit the content in the spreadsheet, they can only save it as a new file, which ensures the original file remains unchanged. This helps retain historical versions of the file for easier traceability or comparison.
How to make a read-only Excel file editable
1. To change a read-only Excel file to an editable mode, one method is to use the password removal method mentioned above. Once the file's read-only password is removed, it can be freely edited and modified.
2. If you don't want to remove the file's read-only password but still wish to modify the content inside, you can save the file as a different copy and edit within that copy. This will not compromise the integrity of the original file.