How to Remove PROTECTED VIEW notification in all received or downloaded Word or Excel Documents.
The "Protected View" is a feature that added in latest Office versions, in order to protect your computer from any viruses that may be embedded in any file downloaded from the Internet or received by e-mail. Although the "Protected View" alert can be easily removed by clicking "Enable Editing", it is annoying when you receive many documents from trusted sources.
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How to Disable the Protected View Alert in Word or Excel.
To remove the PROTECTED VIEW Alert in Microsoft Word or Excel versions 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365:
1. From the File menu click Options.
2. At Trust Center options, select Trust Center Settings.
3. Uncheck all the "Enable Protected View.." check-boxes and click OK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Protected View' in Microsoft Office?
'Protected View' is a security feature in the latest Office versions, designed to protect your computer from viruses potentially embedded in files downloaded from the Internet or received via email.
How can I disable the 'Protected View' alert in Word or Excel?
To disable the 'Protected View' alert, go to File > Options, select Trust Center, then Trust Center Settings, and finally uncheck all 'Enable Protected View' checkboxes. Click OK to finish.
Why might someone want to disable 'Protected View'?
Some users may find 'Protected View' alerts annoying, especially if they frequently receive documents from trusted sources and want to avoid the extra step of enabling editing every time.
