Question

modify this worksheet so users can select but not edit locked cells. users should be able to select and edit any cells that are unlocked.
exam 3 (7-10) f24
callie moore
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Explanation:

To solve the problem of modifying the worksheet for locked/unlocked cells in Excel, follow these steps:

Step 1: Select All Cells

Press Ctrl + A to select the entire worksheet.

Step 2: Unlock Cells (Default Locked)

Go to the Home tab → Format (in the “Cells” group) → Format Cells → Protection tab. Uncheck the “Locked” box (this unlocks all cells by default; we’ll lock specific ones later). Click “OK”.

Step 3: Select Cells to Lock

Identify cells that should be locked (e.g., total cells, or cells with fixed data). For example, if the “TOTAL” column (or other non - editable cells) needs to be locked, select those cells.

Step 4: Lock Selected Cells

With the cells to lock selected, go to Home → Format → Format Cells → Protection tab. Check the “Locked” box. Click “OK”.

Step 5: Protect the Worksheet

Go to the Review tab → Protect Sheet. In the dialog:

• Set a password (optional, but recommended).
• Under “Allow all users of this worksheet to:”, check “Select unlocked cells” (and any other desired permissions, like “Format cells” if needed, but ensure “Edit cells” is unchecked for locked cells).
• Click “OK” (and re - enter the password if set).

Now, users can select all cells but only edit the unlocked ones (the ones you didn’t re - lock in Step 4).

Answer:

The worksheet is modified by unlocking all cells, re - locking specific non - editable cells, and then protecting the worksheet with appropriate permissions. This allows users to select all cells but only edit the unlocked cells.