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    Hide columns - user cant change

    I have a large worksheet and want to Hide many columns - but don't want the user to be able to unhide and view those hidden data.
    Any suggestions?

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    Re: Hide columns - user cant change

    You can protect the sheet with a password. Choose what you want the user to be able to do.

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    Re: Hide columns - user cant change

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