How to Create a Password-Protected Cell in Excel

When working with sensitive information in Excel, it's crucial to protect your data by adding password protection to specific cells. However, Excel doesn't offer a direct feature to lock individual cells with a password. Instead, you can use a workaround by protecting the entire sheet and only leaving specific cells unlocked for editing.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a password-protected cell in Excel:

1. Select the cell or cells that you want to leave unlocked for editing.
2. Right-click on the selected cell(s) and choose 'Format Cells' from the menu.
3. In the 'Format Cells' dialog box, go to the 'Protection' tab and uncheck the 'Locked' checkbox. This will allow users to edit these specific cells even when the sheet is protected.
4. Now, protect the entire worksheet by clicking on the 'Review' tab, selecting 'Protect Sheet,' and setting a password.
5. When prompted, enter a password to protect the sheet. Confirm the password and click 'OK'.
6. Once the sheet is protected, users will be able to edit only the unlocked cells without entering a password.
7. Remember to save your Excel file to keep the password protection in place for future use.

By following these steps, you can effectively create a password-protected cell in Excel to safeguard your sensitive data while allowing necessary edits in specific cells.