WorkbookBase.Unprotect(Object) Method
Definition
Important
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Removes protection from the workbook. This method has no effect if the workbook is not protected.
public void Unprotect (object password);member this.Unprotect : obj -> unitPublic Sub Unprotect (Optional password As Object)Parameters
- password
- Object
The case-sensitive password to use to unprotect the workbook. If the workbook is not protected with a password, this parameter is ignored. If you omit this parameter for a workbook that is protected with a password, the method fails.
Examples
The following code example uses the Protect method to protect the structure of the workbook and workbook windows, but without specifying password protection. The example then prompts the user to unprotect the workbook by using the Unprotect method.
This example is for a document-level customization.
private void WorkbookUnprotect()
{
MessageBox.Show("Protecting the workbook.");
this.Protect( true, true);
if (DialogResult.Yes == MessageBox.Show("Unprotect the workbook?",
"Custom Unprotect Dialog", MessageBoxButtons.YesNo))
{
this.Unprotect();
}
}
Private Sub WorkbookUnprotect()
MsgBox("Protecting the workbook.")
Me.Protect(structure:=True, windows:=True)
If DialogResult.Yes = MessageBox.Show( _
"Unprotect the workbook?", "Custom Unprotect Dialog", _
MessageBoxButtons.YesNo) Then
Me.Unprotect()
End If
End Sub
Remarks
If you forget the password, you cannot unprotect the workbook. It is a good idea to keep a list of your passwords and their corresponding document names in a safe place.
Optional Parameters
For information on optional parameters, see Optional Parameters in Office Solutions.