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.

In today’s digital landscape, data security is of utmost importance, especially when working with sensitive information in Excel. Whether you’re dealing with financial records, personal details, or ...

To lock cells in Microsoft Excel, follow the methods below. A Format Cells dialog box is open. In the dialog box, click the Protection tab. On the Protection tab page, check if the lock checkbox is ...

Enter the password and note it in a secure place. How to password protect an Excel workbook Your email has been sent At the file level, you can password protect an ...

Protecting a worksheet in Excel 2003 prevents others users from editing it. For example, if you have tracked and charted your business's sales on a sheet, you will want co-workers to access the sheet ...

Having a central program to maintain your business records can make your life easier; however, if you have multiple users, you might need to maintain some security. Using Microsoft Excel 2007, you can ...

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If you use a computer, you probably have some Microsoft Excel documents on your Mac or PC that you wouldn’t want other people to find and read. After all, Excel serves not only the average person, but ...