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Locking a column

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by - delegate Laura [4 posts] (2007 Sep 6 Thu, 10:19) Reply

How do I hide and lock one or more columns without locking the whole sheet. I know with hide that the person can then simply unhide so I need a way to lock the columns and make them untouchable?

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RE: Locking a column

by - trainer Richard platinum contributer [818 posts] (2007 Sep 14 Fri, 10:02) Reply

Hi Laura

Once you have hidden the column, simpy put a password on the sheet

TOOLS > PROTECTION > PROTECT SHEET
add a password
verify password

When you do this, the other user will not be able to make a modification to the sheet, unless they have your password.

Regards

Richard

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