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Is there any way to make Excel files open Read Only by default when using the Web or Teams?
Hi, We have some spreadsheets shared among a bunch of people that end up getting messed up now and then when people accidentally make changes. We access them via Teams|Files or a shortcut to Exc...
In File->Info of Desktop app you may switch on
In Excel Online
If open in Desktop app it'll be like
And the same of open in browser
Hello Kelemvor333,
To turn on Read-only:
Go to File Explorer > Find your Excel Workbook > Right-click > Properties > Read-only > Apply
While this wouldn't completely prevent someone from changing your excel workbook, it could prevent accidental changes to the workbook.