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    Password protect cells

    Hi guys,

    How do I password protect my cells A-H (PW to be test123) so that only certain users can edit it, but all users can edit cells IN I-K?

    I am doing tests but not foundthe solution to achieve what i need



    Thank you.

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    Re: Password protect cells

    Hi,

    By default all cells are Locked when you switch on Sheet protection. So first use Format to unlock the cells to which you want to allow access. Think of it like an electric fence around a field. Animals are only retained when the current flows.

    Leave the A-H cells Locked and unlock the I-K cells
    Then Protect the sheet using a password.
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    Re: Password protect cells

    See this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...3-042a5f2cd93a

    You need to go down to: Unlock ranges on a protected worksheet for users to edit
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    Re: Password protect cells

    thanks Richard with a bit of guesswork I got there.. think it works! thank you

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    Re: Password protect cells

    Thanks for the rep.

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