How to Turn Off Protected View in Excel
If you’re working with Excel and find that the Protected View feature is enabled, it can be quite frustrating. Protected View is designed to prevent potential harm to your computer by restricting access to files that are downloaded from the internet or received from an untrusted source. However, sometimes you may need to disable this feature to edit or view a file. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to turn off Protected View in Excel.
Step 1: Open the Excel File
First, open the Excel file that you want to edit or view. If the file is in Protected View, you will see a message at the top of the Excel window indicating that the file is in Protected View and that you can only view it.
Step 2: Enable Editing
To enable editing, click on the “Enable Editing” button at the top of the Excel window. This will allow you to make changes to the file.
Step 3: Confirm the Action
A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm that you want to enable editing. Click “Yes” to proceed.
Step 4: Turn Off Protected View
After confirming the action, the Protected View will be disabled, and you will be able to edit the file as you normally would.
Alternative Method: Use the File Menu
If the above method doesn’t work for you, you can try using the File menu to turn off Protected View. Here’s how:
1. Click on the “File” menu at the top left corner of the Excel window.
2. Select “Open” from the dropdown menu.
3. Navigate to the location of the file you want to edit or view.
4. Right-click on the file and select “Open” from the context menu.
5. In the dialog box that appears, check the box next to “As an Untrusted File” to enable editing.
6. Click “OK” to open the file.
Conclusion
Turning off Protected View in Excel is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following the instructions outlined in this article, you should be able to disable Protected View and edit or view your Excel files without any issues.
