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# Lock a Spreadsheet Cell

Lock an individual cell or range of cells to prevent edits to only specific spreadsheet data.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Quip desktop app</strong>, <strong>Quip iOS mobile app</strong>, and <strong>Quip on web</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

1. Highlight the cell or cells that you want to lock.
2. From the Data menu, select **Lock/Unlock Cells**.
3. Select **Lock Selection**.

To unlock the cell or cell range, highlight it. From the Data menu, select **Lock/Unlock Cells**, and then select **Unlock Selection**.