How to Forcing a Protected View Excel File to Open in Normal View

If you download a workbook and you’re absolutely certain that it’s safe, you can force it to open in Normal view. Here is the trick :

1. Right-click the workbook name (or icon) and choose Properties from the shortcut menu. The Properties dialog box appears.
2. Click the General tab.
   
3.  Click the Unblock button.
4.  Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.

After performing these steps, the workbook will open in Excel in Normal view (not Protected View).