The ability to lock cells or elements of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, but not the full sheet, allows maximum customization and control of a project.

Keep your data and formulas safe. We’ll show you how to lock cells in Google Sheets to prevent editing, display a warning, and remove that protection later.

To lock one or more cells in Google Sheets when scrolling, you will have to go to View more cell action > Protect Range > Set Permissions.

Here’s how to lock cells in Excel, whether you’re on Windows 10 or macOS, and it's easy as pie. Learn how to lock cells in Excel and keep vital information on your spreadsheets secure.

You may need to add cells in Google Sheets if your spreadsheet needs to contain more information than it currently has room for.