hi

after selecting the area, choose format / cells - choose the protection tab
and ensure LOCKED is ticked - then choose tools / protection / protect sheet

....note, worksheet/workbook protection in excel is easily broken

Cheers
JulieD


"Timwig" wrote:

i need to protect my worksheet from edit.... I have two worksheets. one has
the protection but the other won't protect.. Im highlighting the area and
then selecting protect and password.. but it is not working.. any suggestions