You can lock a file to make it read-only and prevent it from being accidentally deleted.
Lock a workbook to make it read-only
Note: If your workbook is shared, anyone who has Write privileges can clear the read-only status. For stronger protection, require a password to save changes.
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Open the Finder and select the workbook you want to protect.
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On the File menu , click Get Info.
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On the General pane, select the Locked check box.
Clear the read-only status of a workbook
Note: You must be the owner of the file or have Write privileges in order to clear read-only status.
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Open the Finder and select the workbook you want to protect.
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On the File menu , click Get Info.
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On the General pane, clear the Locked check box.
Lock a workbook to make it read-only
Note: If your workbook is shared, anyone who has Write privileges can clear the read-only status. For stronger protection, require a password to save changes.
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Open the Finder and select the workbook you want to protect.
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On the Action pop-up menu
, click Get Info. -
On the General pane, select the Locked check box.
Clear the read-only status of a workbook
Note: You must be the owner of the file, or have Write privileges, in order to clear read-only status.
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Open the Finder and select the workbook you no longer want to be read-only.
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On the Action pop-up menu
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On the General pane, clear the Locked check box.
