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buzzwack1959
Oct 23, 2025Copper Contributor
why is excel changing a formula in a locked and protected cell
I have quite a complex spreadsheet for use in my hobby of PBM - the spreadsheet includes an order form for players to submit instructions but with 1 player i am experiencing problems that I cannot fa...
masin
Oct 23, 2025Copper Contributor
It’s likely a version or sync issue. Ask the user to open the file in Excel Desktop (not web), turn off AutoSave, and ensure formulas aren’t auto-updating. Re-save as .xlsx this usually stops protected cells from changing.