_Worksheet.Unprotect Method
Removes protection from a sheet or workbook. This method has no effect if the sheet or workbook isn't protected.
Namespace: Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel
Assembly: Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel (in Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Sub Unprotect ( _
Password As Object _
)
'Usage
Dim instance As _Worksheet
Dim Password As Object
instance.Unprotect(Password)
void Unprotect(
Object Password
)
Parameters
Password
Type: System.ObjectOptional Object. A string that denotes the case-sensitive password to use to unprotect the sheet or workbook. If the sheet or workbook isn't protected with a password, this argument is ignored. If you omit this argument for a sheet that's protected with a password, you'll be prompted for the password. If you omit this argument for a workbook that's protected with a password, the method fails.
Remarks
If you forget the password, you cannot unprotect the sheet or workbook. It's a good idea to keep a list of your passwords and their corresponding document names in a safe place.