Kutools For Excel Password Work _verified_ May 2026

Navigate to Kutools Plus > Security > Unprotect Sheet .

Re-protect with a new password you will remember (e.g., use Kutools > Protect Worksheet > enter "NewPassword2024").

In the dialogue box, you will see a list of sheets. Check Q1 , Q2 , Q3 , and Q4 .

| Feature | Free VBA Scripts | Kutools for Excel | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Requires opening VBA editor, pasting code, and trusting macros. | Single click button on the ribbon. | | Success rate | Outdated scripts fail on modern Excel (2019, 2021, 365). | Updated every 2 months for latest file formats. | | Batch processing | Very difficult to script for multiple files/sheets. | Native batch processing interface. | | Complex passwords | Often crashes with special characters. | Handles Unicode and symbols reliably. | | Undo/Redo | No safety net. | Non-destructive; keeps original file as backup. |