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    lock certain cells

    Hello,

    I'm making an exell sheet and i want to send it arround to my friends but they are only allowed to fill in certain cells.

    How do I do it?

    Thanks in advance

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    Re: lock certain cells

    Hi

    One way is this.

    Highlight the cells that you will allow them to fill. Right click, format cell, protection, uncheck the lock option.

    Then use PRotection of the sheet(Tools>>Prodection>>ProtectSheet.)

    Another option is using Custom Validation.
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    Re: lock certain cells

    Thank you very much!

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    Re: lock certain cells

    You are welcome!

    Pls mark your Thread,as solved.

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