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Matt_Fielding
Jul 14, 2020Copper Contributor
Lock Symbol On Excel Tab
Hello, There has been a recent change to excel, where if any of the cells are protected, a lock symbol is now shown on the corresponding tab at the bottom. Can we please have an option to remove ...
- Jul 14, 2020You can vote for this suggestion here:
https://excel.uservoice.com/forums/304921-excel-for-windows-desktop-application/suggestions/40858108-remove-the-lock-symbols-from-the-tabs-of-protected
RN_Keay
Sep 27, 2020Copper Contributor
I like seeing the lock symbols because I have workbooks with many sheets, and the presence of the lock symbol enables me to quickly determine if all sheets are protected. Otherwise I have to right-click every tab to see its status. Making this an optional feature would satisfy both points of view.
dave130
Jan 01, 2021Copper Contributor
Yes, with differing preferences, can the symbol please be restored as an option?