Common questions about Protect Worksheet usually involve passwords, editable cells, and where to find the command; this FAQ includes 3 practical answers and a glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if I forget the worksheet protection password?
- First confirm whether a password was actually set for the worksheet.
- If WPS asks for a password, enter the original password to remove protection.
- If the correct password is unavailable, the protection cannot be removed directly, so it is important to keep the password recorded safely.
How do I keep some cells editable after protecting a worksheet?
- Before turning on worksheet protection, select the cells that should remain editable.
- Open the cell format settings related to protection and clear the locked status for those cells.
- Then turn on Protect Worksheet and choose the allowed actions as needed.
Why can’t I find Protect Worksheet or Unprotect Worksheet?
- Make sure the current file is open in WPS Spreadsheet on Mac.
- Check that a worksheet tab is selected.
- Look in the Review tab, or right-click the sheet tab to open the shortcut menu.
- If the command is still unavailable, update to the latest version of WPS Office for Mac and try again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Protect Worksheet | A worksheet-level restriction that helps prevent unintended or unauthorized changes. |
| Unprotect Worksheet | The action that removes worksheet protection and restores editing access. |
| Protection password | An optional password set when worksheet protection is enabled and required later to remove it. |
| Sheet tab | The worksheet name tab at the bottom of the window that also provides shortcut menu actions. |