Hi Peter, some might prefer a free solution for internal passwords
McGimpsey & Associates : Excel : Remove internal XL passwords
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/removepwords.html
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"peter" wrote in message oups.com...
I have a sheet that I both read protected and write protected with a
password. Now I lost the password. I know I am an idiot, but I don't
know if anything at all can be done?