How to unlock cells in Excel ?
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Excel
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7 months ago
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Excel
11 Steps
Want to allow specific cells in your Excel worksheet to be edited while the rest remain protected? This guide shows you how to easily unlock cells. By default, all cells are "locked" when sheet protection is applied. To unlock them, first select the cells you want to make editable. Then, right-click and choose "Format Cells," navigate to the "Protection" tab, and uncheck the "Locked" box. Remember, these cells will only become editable once you then apply "Protect Sheet" from the "Review" tab. It's Wednesday evening in Indore, perfect for customizing your interactive spreadsheets!
How to unlock cells in Excel ?
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Excel
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Excel
11 Steps
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Start your "Excel" and open the workbook that contains the locked cells.
Ensure you have the right file open where you need to unlock cells.
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Click and drag to select the cells you want to unlock
Selecting the specific cells you wish to modify is essential for applying changes.
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Go to the review tab on the menubar and click on the "Review" tab to access the protection options.
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Click on "Manage Protection"
This opens the protect sheet dialog box, allowing you to set permissions for users.
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In the unlocked ranges dropdown, click on the "Add range" button
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Click on the "Cell range" field
Choose the cell you want to unlocked.
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Click on "Save"
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Click on the "Options" dropdown
Choose the permissions you want to allow users.
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Check the "Select unlocked cells" box
Your selected cells are now unlocked for editing, while the rest of the sheet is protected.
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Click on the "Close" option and close the tab.
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Now, the cells you unlocked will be editable, while the others remain protected.
You have now successfully unlocked specific cells in Excel
