- On the Review tab, in the Protect group, click Restrict Editing.
- In the Restrict Formatting and Editing task pane, click Stop Protection.
- If you are prompted to provide a password, type the password.
Why is my file locked for editing?
The file might be locked because: The file is shared and another user is currently editing it. An instance of the Office app is running in the background with the file already opened. The file has been marked as Final and can no longer be updated.
How do I unlock a locked Excel file for editing?
- Quit All Instance of Excel.
- Use Windows Management Console.
- File Is Editing by Another User.
- Remove Unsupported Features.
- Check Your File Format.