You are trying to open an Excel file and you get a message about the file being locked. Sometimes the file is locked by another user, and other times the "another user" is actually you. If you have locked the file yourself, it might be because the file is open on a different device...
When you open a Word or Excel file, you may receive a message like “File is locked for editing”. In a situation like this, you can not edit the content. Take easy. In this article, we will provide some ways to fix Word/Excel is locked for editing.
The message that appears will say “File in Use – {filename] is locked for editing by {username}. Open ‘Read-Only” or click “Notify to receive notification when the document is no longer in use.” If the user is away at lunch or gone for the day, and the file needs to be ed...
I have an Excel sheet (not shared) stored in the company's shared folders, allowing any employee to access it. Normally, if someone is already editing the...
If an Excel file is locked for editing, you can unlock it by getting access from the other user, ensuring the version you are using supports co-authoring, or putting the document in SharePoint or OneDrive. Also, ensure the Excel document you are using is in the right format, ie .xlsx,...
Sharing workbooks, although a great way to collaborate comes with its fair share of nuisances. Sometimes when you’re working on a workbook that has been shared with other people, you may encounter the “This file is locked for editing…” error. When you run into this error, you will lo...
I have an issue with a file that is used by multiple people in multiple locations. It's an Excel file, and every now and then someone will forget to close out of it, and it will be inaccessible for hours. The message, "microsoft excel locked for editing" pops up when trying to open...
Hi, At a previous job, I had to access excel files that were "locked for editing" whenever a teammate of mine had the file open on their workstation. I...
I’ve been locked from editing my excel file what’s important to me, it asks for VBA password, but I don’t know what is it, can anybody help me? Is there any VBA password breaker?We were all confused by the VBA password that we’ve forgotten in certain circumstances. But as the...
Tip: What if Your Excel File is Locked for Editing with A Password? The above solutions didn't fix the problem for you? There is a possibility that your Excel file is locked for editing with a password. You probably set a password but forgot it or set it by a co-author without your...