How to Edit Locked Cells in Excel | Excel Tutorials No 35
How to Edit Locked Cells in Excel | Excel Tutorials No 35
Welcome to our tutorial on how to edit locked cells in Excel. This involves unlocking the cells and unprotecting the worksheet to make changes. If you need guidance on how to lock cells correctly, please refer to our previous video, “How to Lock Cells in Excel.”
Key Highlights:
🔒 Unlock and Edit Cells: Learn the steps to unlock and edit locked cells in Excel.
🛡️ Maintain Data Integrity: Ensure your data is protected while allowing necessary edits.
📊 Practical Demonstration: Follow along with our practical example using a sample workbook.
Steps to Edit Locked Cells:
Unprotect the Worksheet:
Go to the 'Review' tab and click 'Unprotect Sheet'.
If your worksheet is password-protected, you will need to enter the password.
Enter the password and click 'OK'. The worksheet is now unprotected, allowing changes to the locked cells.
Select and Unlock the Cells:
Select the cells that were locked. Here, the actual sales value column is locked and cannot be edited.
Right-click on the selected cells and choose 'Format Cells' from the context menu.
In the 'Format Cells' dialog box, go to the 'Protection' tab and uncheck the 'Locked' checkbox. Click 'OK'. Now, these cells are no longer locked and can be edited.
Edit the Data:
With the cells now unlocked, you can freely edit the data or formulas within them. Make the necessary changes. For example, edit one sales figure.
Re-lock the Cells:
Once you've made your edits, you may want to re-lock the cells to protect them again. Select the cells you just edited.
Right-click and choose 'Format Cells'.
In the 'Protection' tab, check the 'Locked' checkbox and click 'OK'.
Protect the Worksheet:
Finally, go back to the 'Review' tab and click 'Protect Sheet' to re-enable protection for the worksheet.
Set your permissions and enter a password, then re-enter it to confirm.
To ensure that your cells are protected, try editing one of the re-locked cells. Excel should prevent any changes, confirming that the cells are locked again.
Summary:
Editing locked cells in Excel involves unprotecting the worksheet, unlocking the cells, making the necessary changes, and then re-locking the cells to ensure data security. This process helps maintain the integrity of your data while allowing for necessary updates.
Special Note
This is our Excel for Beginners tutorial series! Whether you're completely new to Excel or looking to brush up on the basics, this series will guide you through everything you need to know to get started with Microsoft Excel. From understanding the interface to mastering essential functions, we cover it all in easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials.
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