Common questions about Protect Workbook usually focus on protection scope, editing impact, and structure control; this section answers 3 frequent questions and includes a short glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between Protect Workbook and Protect Sheet?
- Protect Workbook mainly controls the structure of the entire workbook.
- After it is turned on, actions such as adding, deleting, moving, renaming, or hiding sheets can be restricted.
- Protect Sheet focuses more on editing permissions inside a single worksheet, so the two features can be used separately.
Can I still edit cell content after I protect a workbook in WPS on macOS?
- Yes. Protect Workbook mainly affects sheet-structure actions.
- Cell content editing is usually not directly restricted by this feature.
- If you also need to limit cell editing, use Protect Sheet together with workbook protection.
How do I protect only the workbook structure without locking windows?
- Open the Protect Workbook dialog box.
- Select Structure.
- Leave Windows unselected, then enter and confirm the password.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Workbook structure | The organization of worksheets in a workbook, such as adding, deleting, moving, renaming, hiding, and unhiding sheets. |
| Structure protection | A restriction applied to workbook structure so worksheet tabs cannot be changed freely. |
| Unprotect Workbook | The action of entering the correct password to remove structure protection and restore workbook structure management. |