How to Password Protect Cells in Excel

How to Password Protect Cells in Excel

When it comes to Excel, securing sensitive data is crucial. One way to enhance security is by password protecting cells within the spreadsheet. Here's how you can easily password protect cells in Excel:

1. Open your Excel workbook that contains the cells you want to protect.
2. Select the cells you wish to protect. You can do this by clicking and dragging your mouse or by holding down the 'Ctrl' key and clicking on individual cells.
3. Right-click on the selected cells and choose 'Format Cells' from the menu.
4. In the 'Format Cells' dialog box, go to the 'Protection' tab.
5. Check the box that says 'Locked' to prevent changes to the selected cells.
6. Click 'OK' to apply the changes.
7. Now, to password protect the cells, go to the 'Review' tab on the Excel ribbon.
8. Click on 'Protect Sheet' and set a password when prompted. Make sure to remember this password as it will be required to make any changes to the protected cells.

By following these steps, you can ensure that sensitive information in your Excel spreadsheet remains secure and inaccessible to unauthorized users.