Right click on file Open with any ZIP editor (WinZip, WinRAR, 7-zip) Locate xl\workbook.xml , Edit using any text editor, Search for workbookProtection Just delete whole line including < > Save! Like delete below whole code: <workbookProtection workbookAlgorithmName="*******" workbookHashValue="***" workbookSaltValue="*****" workbookSpinCount="****" lockStructure="***"/>
Unmerge all cells in column A and B Select all rows in column A and B from your first row of data to your last row of data. Press CTRL+G to open the Go To box Click Special Choose Blank Cells In the formula bar enter = then press the Up arrow. You'll end up with a formula like =A1. DO NOT PRESS ENTER Press CTRL+ENTER and this will populate your formula to all selected cells and simulate a "fill down". Copy-paste as values as required.