Click the button to open the addition dialog. In this window:

: It does not guess characters; it simply tells Excel to drop the restriction flag.

If you do password work once a year, VBA is fine. If you manage Excel files weekly, Kutools is a professional necessity.

Whether you are a financial analyst protecting sensitive formulas or a project manager restricting access to data, understanding how to utilize Kutools for password work can significantly boost your productivity. Managing Worksheet and Workbook Protection

Whether you're an IT administrator managing hundreds of protected workbooks, a financial analyst who inherited password-locked files, or a business user who simply wants to work more efficiently, Kutools for Excel delivers the tools you need to take control of Excel password work.

The native version of Microsoft Excel allows you to encrypt a workbook with a password by navigating through the File menu, selecting Info, and choosing Protect Workbook. While this is effective, it is a manual process that must be repeated for every single file. If you have a folder containing fifty individual department reports that all require the same password protection before being archived, doing this manually could take hours.

A dialog box will appear listing all the sheets in the workbook.

Kutools for Excel is an extension created by ExtendOffice. It simplifies complicated tasks in Excel by combining multi-step operations into single-click commands. It helps users merge sheets, delete blank rows, convert text, and manage security settings. Understanding Excel Password Types

: Enter your desired password in the "Use the following password" text box. You can toggle the eye icon to verify the text.