This article explains how to change the Excel "Protected View" settings and disable it for any file using a computer.
Steps
Step 1. Open an Excel file on your computer
You can choose to open an existing document or create a new one in order to have access to the Excel settings.
Step 2. Click on the File menu of the Excel ribbon
It is located in the upper left corner of the tab Home. A list of options will be displayed.
Step 3. Click on the Options menu item
It is located at the bottom of the green panel that appeared on the left side of the Excel window. A pop-up window will appear.
Step 4. Click on the Trust Center tab
It is listed at the bottom of the menu visible on the left side of the window.
Step 5. Click the Trust Center Settings button
It is located in the right part of the "Trust Center" window. A new dialog will appear.
Step 6. Click on the Protected View tab
It is located at the bottom of the menu visible in the left pane of the window. The "Protected View" configuration settings list will be displayed.
Step 7. Uncheck all check buttons on the "Protected View" tab
This will disable this Excel function for all file types listed.
Step 8. Click the OK button
It is located in the lower right corner of the window. The new configuration settings will be saved and applied to Excel.
