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Protected sheet - how to edit text in unlocked cells
I have an excel spreadsheet with a protected sheet. There are certain unlocked cells that allow for data input. My issue, is around updating data in the unlocked cells. Once data has been input i...
Please try on below:
- Use Single Click for Editing: Instead of double-clicking to edit, you can select the cell and press F2 to enter edit mode. This method should prevent the text from disappearing.
- Adjust Protection Settings: When protecting the sheet, ensure that the option "Select locked cells" is unchecked, but "Select unlocked cells" is checked. This might help in some cases.
- Check for Conditional Formatting or Data Validation: Sometimes, conditional formatting or data validation rules can cause unexpected behavior. Ensure that these settings are not affecting the unlocked cells.