How to lock cells in Numbers

I have to share a file Numbers containing a lot of formula's and data. I need whoever works with it cannot modify some specific cells. How can I get this? thank you

MacBook Air, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jul 30, 2024 9:09 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2024 4:36 AM

Hi eissad64,


eissad64 wrote:

In my case, I have some troubles to split one table in two and to use a part as a locked cell, but it's a way to explore.

Select the columns that will form a separate table.


Click and hold on any selected column.

The selected columns will appear to lift off the canvas (sheet).

Drag to a vacant space on the canvas.


Now align by dragging, and I am sure that these Alignment Guides will help:

Menu > Numbers > Settings > Rulers. Tick every box. You won't be sorry.



Now drag the new Table 1-1 to abut with Table 1

Rename the new tables (for example Input and Results). Perhaps use Cell Fill to distinguish the two purposes.

Lock the Results table.


Done!


Regards,

Ian .


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Jul 31, 2024 4:36 AM in response to eissad64

Hi eissad64,


eissad64 wrote:

In my case, I have some troubles to split one table in two and to use a part as a locked cell, but it's a way to explore.

Select the columns that will form a separate table.


Click and hold on any selected column.

The selected columns will appear to lift off the canvas (sheet).

Drag to a vacant space on the canvas.


Now align by dragging, and I am sure that these Alignment Guides will help:

Menu > Numbers > Settings > Rulers. Tick every box. You won't be sorry.



Now drag the new Table 1-1 to abut with Table 1

Rename the new tables (for example Input and Results). Perhaps use Cell Fill to distinguish the two purposes.

Lock the Results table.


Done!


Regards,

Ian .


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