How can I edit a protected Word document without the password?

How can I edit a protected Word document without the password?

Press Alt+F11 again to close the VBA editor, click on the protected text to open the Restrict Editing menu. Click Stop Protection. It will stop protection without the password.

How do I remove protection from a Word document?

Remove protection from your file In the file, click File > Info > Protect Document > Restrict Editing and click Stop Protection at the bottom of the Restrict Editing pane. To remove or change restricted access, open the file, and then click Change Permission in the yellow bar at the top of the document.

How do you password protect a Word document?

1) Go to File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password. 2) Type a password, then type it again to confirm it. 3) Save the file to make sure the password takes effect. See More…

How do you open a password protected word file?

Step 1: Open your document in Word 2013. Step 2: Click the File tab at the top-left corner of the window. Step 3: Click the Info tab at the left side of the window, click the Protect Document button, then click Encrypt with Password. Step 4: Type the password that you want to use, then click the OK button.

How do you recover a document password?

How to Recover Word Password: Download and install the setup package of Word Password Recovery software. Launch Word Password Recovery program. Click the Select a attack method, then click the Next button to continue. It’s recommended to try the Dictionary attack method before proceeding to the Brute-force attack method.

How do I unlock a locked Excel file?

To unlock a password protected Excel file is simple: 1. Open the password protected spreadsheet in Excel-> Go to the locked page. 2. Press ALT + F11 (This brings up the VBA editor) 3. Double click on the spreadsheet, if the code editor doesnt come up click on the spreadsheets tab (see pitcture below)