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Hiding, password-protecting, making read-only for a single column of data?

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    Hiding, password-protecting, making read-only for a single column of data?

    I have a single column of data I would prefer to keep on a spreadsheet, but I want it to be hidden and password-protected so nobody but me can see it. Maybe also make it read-only in case they somehow see it (but ideally I'd like them to not see it) Is this possible?

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    Re: Hiding, password-protecting, making read-only for a single column of data?

    Yes, hide the column, then protect the worksheet (ensuring that 'Format Columns' is unticked) - Review ribbon, Protect Sheet

    You can use a password for the protection. Be aware it's never 100% secure.
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    Re: Hiding, password-protecting, making read-only for a single column of data?

    If I did this, would they still be able to filter the data on the worksheet? I don't want them editing data, but they need to use the filters I've set to sort data.

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    Re: Hiding, password-protecting, making read-only for a single column of data?

    Yes - tick the 'Use Autofilter' option, in the Protect Sheet dialog.

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    Re: Hiding, password-protecting, making read-only for a single column of data?

    Thank you- that worked :-) And thanks especially for the quick response!

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