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Locking formulas and preventing accidental changes Select the cells that contain the formulas you want to lock. Right-click on the selected cells and choose "Format Cells" from the menu. In the Format Cells dialog box, select the "Protection" tab. Check the box next to "Hidden" and "Locked" to lock and hide the formulas.

Just select the cells you want to lock, then press F4. This will add the '$' symbol to the cell references in the formula, locking the cells in place. For example, if you have a formula in cell A1 that references cell B1, and you press F4, the formula will change to =$A$1+$B$1.

Here are the steps to Lock Cells with Formulas: With the cells with formulas selected, press Control + 1 (hold the Control key and then press 1). In the format cells dialog box, select the Protection tab. Check the 'Locked' option. Click ok.

Just select the cells you want to lock, then press F4. This will add the '$' symbol to the cell references in the formula, locking the cells in place. For example, if you have a formula in cell A1 that references cell B1, and you press F4, the formula will change to =$A$1+$B$1.

Excel Quick Tip: F4 for Absolute Cell References - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip Simply tap the f4. Key on the keyboard. It adds dollar signs in front of the g. And also the numberMoreSimply tap the f4. Key on the keyboard. It adds dollar signs in front of the g. And also the number two those dollar signs make this an absolute cell reference the g is not going to change.

Select the column you want to protect, right Click-> Format Cells->Protection, and select the "Locked" check box. Review tab->Protect Sheet, select the "Protect worksheet and contents of locked cells" check box and protect the sheet using a password.

With the cells with formulas selected, press Control + 1 (hold the Control key and then press 1). In the format cells dialog box, select the Protection tab. Check the 'Locked' option. Click ok.