How to Use WPS Lock Cells on Windows

Use WPS Lock Cells with 2 how-to topics, including setting cell locking and enabling protection so the lock takes effect; 2 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set Cell Locking

Entry: Right-click menu → Format Cells → Protection

1. Select the cell range you want to protect.
2. Right-click the selected area and choose Format Cells.
3. Open the Protection tab.
4. Select Locked, then click OK.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected cells now have the locked property applied.
• What you can do next: You can continue to the Review tab and protect the sheet.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you only set the Locked property without protecting the sheet, the cells may still be editable.
• Environment note: This step does not require a network connection.

2. Enable Protection So Locking Takes Effect

Entry: Review → Protect Sheet

1. After setting cell locking, click Protect Sheet on the Review tab.
2. Set a protection password in the dialog box.
3. In the list of allowed actions, select the permissions you need.
4. Confirm the password and click OK so the lock takes effect immediately.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The sheet enters a protected state, and locked cells cannot be edited directly.
• What you can do next: Unlocked areas can still be edited based on the selected permissions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you forget the password, removing protection later may be difficult.
• Environment note: It is helpful to decide in advance which areas should remain editable.