How to lock cells in excel with password

Want to unlock cells in Excel? This guide covers multiple techniques to give you full control over your spreadsheet data.

Unlocking Cells in Excel: Step-by-Step Guide

Method 1: Unlocking Specific Cells

When you need to unlock particular cells while keeping others protected, follow these steps:

Step 1: Select the cells you want to unlock.

• Click and drag your mouse to highlight the desired cells.
• For non-adjacent cells, hold the Ctrl key while clicking each cell.

Step 2: Right-click and choose “Format Cells.”

• Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + 1 to open the Format Cells dialog box.

Step 3: Navigate to the Protection tab.

• In the Format Cells dialog box, click on the “Protection” tab at the far right.

Step 4: Uncheck “Locked” and click “OK”.

• Remove the checkmark from the “Locked” box.

• Click “OK” to apply the changes and close the dialog box.

Remember, these changes won’t take effect until you protect the sheet.

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