Excel fans on iPad rejoice! You can now take control of your spreadsheets with the long-awaited Sheet Protection feature. This powerful tool lets you:

• Lock down your data: Prevent accidental edits and safeguard sensitive information.
• Pause and resume protection: Need to make a quick change? No problem! Temporarily disable protection and re-enable it with ease.
• Manage your edits: Designate specific areas where users can make changes while keeping the rest of the sheet locked.
• Password protection (optional): Add an extra layer of security with a password for managing sheet protection settings.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Make sure you have the latest update: Ensure you’re using Excel for iPad version 2.90.930.0 or later.
2. Activate Sheet Protection: There are two ways:
   • Sheet tab: Look for the lock icon on the sheet tab and tap “Protection…” in the pop-up menu.
   • Ribbon: Go to the “Review” tab and select “Protection.”
3. Taking control:
   • Pause/Resume: Click “Pause Sheet Protection” to temporarily disable it and “Resume Sheet Protection” to re-enable. You’ll need to enter the password again if set.
   • Manage Sheet Protection: This option allows you to fine-tune settings, change passwords, and define edit ranges.

We’re always listening!

We’re excited to bring this new functionality to Excel for iPad. Let us know what you think! Head over to Settings > Help & Feedback and share your experience. We value your input and use it to constantly improve the app.

Happy Spreadsheeting!

The Excel iPad Sheet Protection Crew