Imagine opening an Excel file expecting to see numbers, only to find that every cell displays formulas like =SUM(A1:A10), instead of the actual results. It can be confusing and frustrating, especially ...

Formulas are one of the most important components of an Excel sheet and as such, deserve–warrant–protection. You don’t want users accidentally changing formulas and impacting the purpose of your work.

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Locking is a handy function in Excel that allows users to lock specific or all cells in a worksheet to prevent any intentional or unintentional editing of them. You can easily lock cells in a sheet by ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2006. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Is there a way to ...