How to Unlock Specific Cells in a Protected Sheet in Excel | Unlock Scrollbar, Checkbox, Drop-Downs

In this video, I will show you how to unlock specific cells in cells when you have locked the entire sheet.
I cover the following three scenarios in this video:
-- Unlock selected cells in Excel (in a protected sheet)
-- Use Scrollbar, Checkbox, Drop-down, etc. in a locked sheet
-- Unlock cells that have a specific value of color in it
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  • @trumpexcel
    @trumpexcel4 жыл бұрын

    If you found this video useful, please give it a thumbs up 👍 and subscribe to the channel. Also, let me know what topics you want me to cover in future videos.

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting Natalia... One way to do this could be to disable editing directly in cell. Click the File tab, click on Option and then Advanced. In the options that show up, uncheck the 'Allow Editing directly in cell'. This would stop the prompt to show up. However, if you now need to edit cells that are not protected, you will have to do it through formula bar only.

  • @kamalgoyal4638

    @kamalgoyal4638

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @SAM21358
    @SAM2135810 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @mohamedtarek2833
    @mohamedtarek28332 жыл бұрын

    thank you it's working good

  • @johnybravo8262
    @johnybravo82622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, it worked po.

  • @Jason-Woolf
    @Jason-Woolf Жыл бұрын

    Excellent - clear and to the point - with a few bonus tips as well - great video!

  • @keizy1479
    @keizy14792 жыл бұрын

    Thank u very much sir

  • @Thomas-ic6cd
    @Thomas-ic6cd Жыл бұрын

    Very nicely and easy to understand. Thank you

  • @ams7733
    @ams77333 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much - this was useful and straight to the point.

  • @justineabundo8586
    @justineabundo85862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this video! I’ve been watching many videos but this one is what I’m looking for!!! Helped me a lot with my file!!!

  • @laniefigueroa5193
    @laniefigueroa51932 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and easy to follow presentation. Thank you very much!

  • @prachigharat6001
    @prachigharat60014 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! Such a life saver!!!

  • @vijendermogili5009
    @vijendermogili50093 жыл бұрын

    Short and Simple. Thank you

  • @marianagomez5189
    @marianagomez51892 жыл бұрын

    wooow you saved my projecttt, thank you so much for your videoooo

  • @taofeekajibade
    @taofeekajibade3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Thank you very much.

  • @Ali-uz8qg
    @Ali-uz8qg2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I learned today how to unlock colored cells.

  • @MareeTeolanafo
    @MareeTeolanafo4 жыл бұрын

    Well presented as always and easy to follow; I look forward to more informative videos.

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it useful Maree!

  • @joea2r
    @joea2r2 жыл бұрын

    Can you disable the popup message "The cell or chart you're trying to change is on a protected sheet..."?

  • @wayneedmondson1065
    @wayneedmondson10653 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sumit! Nice tips :)) Thumbs up!!

  • @sbeku
    @sbeku4 жыл бұрын

    You are excellent

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're awesome too :)

  • @timbabitelor
    @timbabitelor4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sumit, I just learned now that Ctr+H can select colours. I see those buttons all the time but never thought of exploring it!

  • @IvanCortinas_ES
    @IvanCortinas_ES4 жыл бұрын

    A great explanation. Thank you Sumit!

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it useful Ivan!

  • @teijarosen2961
    @teijarosen29613 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @ashwathtashu
    @ashwathtashu2 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video, Tq so much 😍👍

  • @a.rakeshpatro
    @a.rakeshpatro4 жыл бұрын

    wow...thanks for this video

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting... Glad you found the video useful!

  • @sahibzaman1393
    @sahibzaman13932 жыл бұрын

    Thanks sir its very useful for me

  • @LearningHome-trainings
    @LearningHome-trainings4 жыл бұрын

    Another interesting content from Sumit. Please keep the great job going.

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting... Glad you liked the video!

  • @jeremygreer476
    @jeremygreer4762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mohammedfarook5376
    @mohammedfarook53766 ай бұрын

    sir Super

  • @BounceEV
    @BounceEV Жыл бұрын

    Great video, looks so simple. After protecting the sheet, what happens when the format cells is not available to select...?

  • @produratip6198
    @produratip61982 жыл бұрын

    Powerful

  • @thama4691
    @thama46914 жыл бұрын

    Seriously.. this is what I need

  • @ajaykumargupta8504
    @ajaykumargupta85044 жыл бұрын

    Very nice 👍

  • @subhodeepsengupta7171
    @subhodeepsengupta71714 жыл бұрын

    I am a great fan of your videos, got inspired and started to educate people about the importance of Excel in the current market. Waiting for more of your videos. Do share your views on the same. Thanks, Subhodeep Sengupta

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting Subhodeep... Glad you're finding the videos useful!

  • @real_shortreels
    @real_shortreels3 жыл бұрын

    Is there any way to add a filter in a protected file, which already has unlocked heading?

  • @teresachang1026
    @teresachang1026 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. I am using Excel 365. After I clicked on Protect sheet, the Format Cell feature is grey out. I was not able to unlock the specific cell I prefer to keep unlocked. Which version of Excel you were using on this video?

  • @sweetyreddy8033
    @sweetyreddy80332 жыл бұрын

    Can we lock values in table in the sheet and also get the table expanded?

  • @rachelcorcoro5538
    @rachelcorcoro55382 жыл бұрын

    Hello hope you could help me with my concern, if I choose on the dropdown list then the template will be enabled, however the columns that were not needed will be disabled. Do you know how?

  • @SudeshSivenarain-sf8ph
    @SudeshSivenarain-sf8ph4 ай бұрын

    Hi there Sumit, is it possible to lock a specific range of cells in excel which has data using a macro, say 2 columns and 20 rows. In addition, I would like a user to be able to access the rest of the worksheet, hence a macro is also required for the unlock cell command.The above is required for multiple sheets, thus I would like to have this automated on a tab. I have been struggling with this. Kindly assist with a vba code.

  • @bol3iz
    @bol3iz2 жыл бұрын

    I'm using a Macbook. Unfortunately, the protection tab doesn't show when I format the specific cells. Any tips?

  • @jaeon41
    @jaeon412 жыл бұрын

    I don't have the Protection button in the Format Cells menu, but the sheet is protected. Would you know why is that?

  • @llalbwansingh9362
    @llalbwansingh9362 Жыл бұрын

    I have problem with Excel Workbook Password Removal or Recovery to Open. Not excel Sheet password...! Can you help ...?

  • @brentcosta3705
    @brentcosta37054 жыл бұрын

    Do you offer consulting services?

  • @chiranjeevicm8974
    @chiranjeevicm89744 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mr.sumit...Can we get Microsoft certification for excel and VBA... These may strengthen our resume

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for commenting Chiranjeevi... I do have paid courses that also offer a completion certificate. You can check these here - trumpexcel.com/excel-training And if you're looking for free training, check this - trumpexcel.com/learn-excel

  • @pawanpratap6095
    @pawanpratap6095 Жыл бұрын

    I am unable to unzip the protected excel file showing some error

  • @cristinaponce112
    @cristinaponce1123 жыл бұрын

    How can I do this on Google Sheets?

  • @keenagers5032
    @keenagers5032 Жыл бұрын

    I have watched 2 of your videos and I am not getting it. I have ruined by spreadsheet and now i don’t know what to do

  • @shailajareddy2662
    @shailajareddy26624 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sumit, Do you also teach Java?

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Shailaja.. I only focus on MS Excel :)

  • @shailajareddy2662

    @shailajareddy2662

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@trumpexcel thank you 😊

  • @sabkuchhlearn

    @sabkuchhlearn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Shailaja, you can check the Java interview questions: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXmbqKOphreWk9Y.html

  • @barath3956
    @barath39564 жыл бұрын

    Bro Iam Preparing for competitive exams so I get 3-4 hours in a day to learn something so I have the idea to learn excel to get part-time jobs.sir so please tell me is it useful to learn excel in which way I should learn from your videos please suggest me sir. Hope ypu will reply to the comment. thankyou!!

  • @trumpexcel

    @trumpexcel

    4 жыл бұрын

    It would definitely help to know MS Excel as there are a lot of part-time jobs if you know Excel. I recommend start here with this FREE Excel course - trumpexcel.com/learn-excel/

  • @barath3956

    @barath3956

    4 жыл бұрын

    Could you please help me to find some part-time jobs in ms Excel bro. Please suggest any website to search for the jobs bro please

  • @thegreatinterpreter8382
    @thegreatinterpreter83822 жыл бұрын

    Am I crazy? I protect my worksheet and am still able to delete any one of my cells.