How to lock tabs in Google Sheets

Last update: 21/02/2024
Author: Sebastian Vidal

Hello Tecnobits! I hope you are as up to date as newly installed software. By the way, have you tried lock tabs in Google Sheets? It is a very useful function to organize your work.



1. How can I lock tabs in Google Sheets?

To lock tabs in Google Sheets, follow these steps:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Select the tab you want to block.
  3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  4. Select “Protection” and then “Protect Sheet.”
  5. In the pop-up window, choose the protection options you want to apply, such as permissions to edit or view the sheet.
  6. Finally, click “OK” to apply protection to the selected tab.

2. Is it possible to protect a specific sheet in Google Sheets?

Yes, you can protect a specific sheet in Google Sheets. Here we show you how:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Select the tab you want to protect.
  3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  4. Select “Protection” and then “Protect Sheet.”
  5. In the pop-up window, choose the protection options you want to apply to that specific sheet.
  6. Finally, click “OK” to protect that specific sheet in Google Sheets.

3. Can access to a tab in Google Sheets be locked to prevent edits?

Yes, it is possible to block access to a tab in Google Sheets to prevent edits. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Select the tab you want to block.
  3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  4. Select “Protection” and then “Protect Sheet.”
  5. In the pop-up window, choose protection options that prevent edits to the selected tab.
  6. Finally, click “OK” to apply protection and prevent edits on that tab.
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4. Can I allow other people to view a tab, but not edit it in Google Sheets?

Yes, you can allow other people to view a tab but not edit it in Google Sheets. These are the steps to achieve it:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Select the tab you want to protect.
  3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  4. Select “Protection” and then “Protect Sheet.”
  5. In the pop-up window, choose protection options that allow viewing but not editing of the selected tab.
  6. Finally, click “OK” to apply protection and allow others to view but not edit that tab in Google Sheets.

5. Is it possible to apply editing and viewing restrictions in the same tab in Google Sheets?

Yes, you can apply editing and viewing restrictions in the same tab in Google Sheets. We tell you how to do it:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Select the tab you want to protect.
  3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  4. Select “Protection” and then “Protect Sheet.”
  5. In the pop-up window, choose the protection options you want to apply, combining editing and viewing restrictions on the same tab.
  6. Finally, click “OK” to apply protection to the tab with the selected restrictions.
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6. Can I unlock a previously locked tab in Google Sheets?

Yes, you can unlock a previously locked tab in Google Sheets. Here we show you how:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  3. Select “Protection” and then “Manage current protection…”
  4. In the pop-up window, click “Unprotect Sheet” next to the tab you want to unlock.
  5. Finally, click “Done” to unlock the tab in Google Sheets.

7. How can I remove protection from a sheet in Google Sheets?

If you want to remove protection from a sheet in Google Sheets, follow these steps:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  3. Select “Protection” and then “Manage current protection…”
  4. In the pop-up window, click “Remove Protection” next to the tab you want to unprotect.
  5. Finally, click “Done” to remove sheet protection in Google Sheets.

8. Is it possible to protect multiple tabs at the same time in Google Sheets?

Yes, you can protect multiple tabs at once in Google Sheets. We tell you how to do it:

  1. Open your spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Hold down the "Ctrl" key on Windows or "Cmd" on Mac and select the tabs you want to protect.
  3. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar.
  4. Select “Protection” and then “Protect Sheet.”
  5. In the pop-up window, choose the protection options you want to apply to the selected tabs.
  6. Finally, click “OK” to apply protection to the selected tabs in Google Sheets.
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9. Can I protect a tab in Google Sheets from the mobile app?

Yes, you can protect a tab in Google Sheets from the mobile app. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the spreadsheet in the Google Sheets mobile app.
  2. Tap the tab you want to protect.
  3. Select the three dots icon in the upper right corner.
  4. Choose “Protect Sheet” and choose the protection options you want to apply to the selected tab.
  5. Finally, tap “Done” to apply protection to the tab in the Google Sheets mobile app.

10. Can I share a protected sheet in Google Sheets with other users?

Yes, you can share a protected sheet in Google Sheets with other users. These are the steps to do it:

  1. Open your protected spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
  2. Click the "Share" button in the upper right corner.
  3. Enter the emails of the people you want

    Until next time! Tecnobits! Always remember to have the form on hand. lock tabs in Google Sheets. See you soon!