To prevent others from editing and modifying the data in Excel tables, you can set password protection for the tables. One is to lock cells so that the contents of specific cells cannot be edited. Another is to set a worksheet protection password, which can protect the contents of the entire worksheet from being modified. The following is to teach you how to set a password for the worksheet, which can be done in 3 simple steps and also supports batch processing.
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Batch to Excel table password operation steps
1, open. HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , select Excel Tools → Excel Add Password Protection.
2. Add Excel forms that need to set passwords, with no limit on the number of files. There are three ways to add files: add files, import files from folders, and drag them directly.
3. Select Restrict editing password → Protect all worksheets, and then fill in the password to be set at the bottom.
4. After the processing is completed, directly click the save location to view. You can check that the Excel table has been set up with password protection, and all cells in the worksheet are not allowed to be modified.
if you do not need to protect the entire worksheet, but only want to prevent the contents of certain cells from being modified, you can lock these cells individually.
First, select the cell that allows editing, right-click the selected area, select "Format Cell", click "Protect", remove the "tick" in front of the lock, and click "OK".
then, click "Review" in the toolbar, click "Protect Sheet", and enter the password. After setting, the previously selected cells can be edited and modified, and other unselected cells cannot be edited.
this method is suitable for protecting specific data scenarios, such as some cells need to be edited and some need to be protected.
The above are the two password types of Excel forms. In addition, Excel forms can also set open passwords to prevent others from opening files at will. Workbook protection password to prevent changes in workbook structure. You can set a specific password for the form according to your needs.