How to use Microsoft Excel: Protecting Cells

Quick and Easy steps to saving and protecting your hard work on Microsoft Excel

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Microsoft Excel

1. Open Microsoft Excel

2. Open the worksheet you want to protect

3. On the Menu Bar, select Tools

4. A Drop Down Menu will appear, select Protection

5. Select Protect Sheet...

6. A box will appear. This box allows you to make decision on how users can access and use this work sheet. Make your selections.

7. Before closing the box, enter a password in the space provided at the top of the box.

8. Click okay once you have entered your password.

9. Make sure to save your worksheet to save your changes.

[rorsich]

on 12/18/2008 Not sure what any of that means, but I think it will come in handy for some people! Great tips, very clear instructions.. 5*s!

[gessie]

on 12/14/2008 Thanks for the article.

[Butterfli]

on 12/10/2008 Great informative article! 5* and a recommendation.

[thesquirrelymom]

on 12/10/2008 Great tips!