❌ Not possible without downloading. Verdict: Works 100% on desktop but bypasses the “Online only” constraint. 3.2 Browser Developer Tools (DOM Manipulation) Attempt: Inspect the protected sheet’s HTML/CSS/JS elements. Look for disabled buttons or contenteditable="false" attributes.

⚠️ Partial data recovery, not protection removal. 3.5 Google Sheets Import (Indirect Method) Method: From Excel Online, download the file as XLSX (no password needed for download if only sheet protection is active, not file‑open encryption). Upload that file to Google Sheets. Google Sheets ignores Excel’s sheet protection.

❌ Requires password. 3.4 Copy-Paste Bypass (Limited Success) Attempt: Select visible unlocked cells in a protected sheet, copy them, and paste into a new unprotected sheet.

Only unlocked cells are copied. Locked cells remain inaccessible. Formulas may be lost if hidden.