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If you find yourself regularly working with Excel and require a high level of security, this guide is for you. Learn how to keep your calculations confidential, allowing others to interact with only the end results.
For example, let's hide the formula for calculating the total amount.
Step 1: Select the entire spreadsheet -> right-click -> Format Cells.
Step 2: A dialogue box appears; select the Protection tab -> uncheck options in the Loked and Hidden sections -> OK.
Step 3: Choose cells containing formulas you want to hide. For instance, select values in the Total column. Right-click -> Format Cells.
Step 4: Go to the Protection tab -> check both Loked and Hidden options -> OK.
Step 5: After making your selections, move to the REVIEW tab -> click on Protect Sheet.
Step 6: A dialogue box appears; enter a password to secure the formulas.
Step 7: Re-enter the password -> OK.
Return to the Excel spreadsheet -> select values in the Total column. Observe that only the results are visible, not the formulas.
In some cases, if you want to open, edit, or change the formulas, follow these steps:
Go to the REVIEW tab -> select Unprotect Sheet.
A dialogue box will appear; enter the password -> click OK.
Formula results are now visible, and you can freely edit. If you want to hide formulas again, perform similar steps as mentioned above.
Above is the method to hide formulas in Excel, hoping to help you safeguard your data.
Wishing you all the best of success!
