How to Remove Protected View in Excel (3 Quick Methods)

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Method 1. Remove Protected View by Clicking Enable Editing Button in Excel

Note – this is not a permanent solution, ie the method will need to be applied individually to each Excel file where removal of Protected View is required.

STEPS

• Click the Enable Editing Button under the ribbon.

Protected View mode is removed.

Read More: Cannot Edit Excel File in Protected View

Method 2. Clear Protected View Using the Info Option

This is the same impermanent command used in Method 1, just accessed from a different location.

STEPS

• Click the File tab.

• Select Info ➤ Enable Editing.

Protected View mode is removed.

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Method 3. Permanently Remove Protected View via Trust Center Settings in Excel

This method is particularly useful when opening files downloaded from a trusted source using an AntiVirus.

STEPS

• Click on the File tab.

• Select Options from the menu.

• The Excel Options dialog box will open.
• Select Trust Center > Trust Center Settings.

• Another dialog box opens.
• Click Protected View on the left menu.
• Unmark all options in the Protected View section.
• Click OK to return to the previous dialog box.

• Click OK.

Protected View will be permanently disabled, and all Excel files will now open in Edit Mode by default.

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