Protected View is a read-only view where most editing functions are disabled until the user enables editing in the file. Files that are downloaded from the Internet are usually opened in Protected View, because these files can contain malware or viruses.
If you cannot open an Excel file in Protected View, there’s reasonable evidence to indicate the file is coming from an unsafe location. Or that it could be malware-ridden. In order to protect your computer, Excel decided not to open that file.
Check if you’re able to open the excel file. If the above method doesn’t work, open the excel file > go to File > Click Options > Select “Trust” > Click the “Trust Center Settings” button > Select “Protected View” on the left of the window. > De-select all the selected “Enable Protected View” checkboxes. > Press OK to exit.
“PROTECTED VIEW Editing this file type is not allowed due to your policy settings. Click for more details.” (yellow error) “PROTECTED VIEW Editing this file type is not recommended due to your File Block settings in the Trust Center. Click for more details.” (yellow warning).
What is a protect sheet in Excel?
An excel worksheet that is protected using a password and/or has the cells in the worksheet locked for preventing any changes in the worksheet, known as a Protect Sheet in Excel.
What is the difference between worksheet protection and workbook protection?
One is worksheet protection which protects the particular worksheet. The second one is cell protection which protects particular cells, but the user can edit all other cells except the protected one. And the third one is workbook protection. Workbook means the entire excel file itself.
How do I protect my Excel data?
Following are the different options available for protecting your Excel data: File-level: This refers to the ability to lock down your Excel file by specifying a password so that users can’t open or modify it. You have two choices here: File encryption: When you choose this option, you specify a password and lock the Excel file.
How do I protect the structure of my Excel workbook?
To view this option, click File > Info > Protect Workbook. Enter the password and then click OK. To prevent other users from viewing hidden worksheets, adding, moving, deleting, or hiding worksheets, and renaming worksheets, you can protect the structure of your Excel workbook with a password.
To protect certain areas of the data in your worksheet from other users, you have to protect your worksheet. For more information, see Protect a worksheet. To know the difference between protecting your Excel file, workbook, or a worksheet, see Protection and security in Excel.