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Protect specific cells in Google Sheets

Protect only cells B2:B4. Use Google Sheets data protection so those budget cells are protected while the rest of the sheet remains editable.

Verified by PhilisJuly 15, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Protect only cells B2:B4. Use Google Sheets data protection so those budget cells are protected while the rest of the sheet remains editable.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetProtect only cells B2:B4.

2

Apply the changeUse Google Sheets data protection so those budget cells are protected while the rest of the sheet remains editable.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

Only B2:B4 is protected.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2:B4 and repeat the final action. Only B2:B4 is protected.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Item	Budget	Owner
Design	2500	Josephine
Engineering	7200	Kai
Marketing	1800	Mara

Video transcript

Open the prepared Protected budget spreadsheet.
Select the target. Protect only cells B2:B4.
Apply the change. Use Google Sheets data protection so those budget cells are protected while the rest of the sheet remains editable.
Only B2:B4 is protected.