How to Lock Cells in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
How to Lock Cells in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, find the cells you wish to lock and then tap the column header above them.
After that, click its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
Pick 'Lock Column' from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the selected column will be locked, along with the cells under it.
Quick answer: To lock cells in Smartsheet, open Grid View and tap the desired column header. Click the Column Menu button, then select Lock Column from the options list. This locks the selected column and the cells underneath it.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Secure your Smartsheet data by locking specific columns and their underlying cells quickly using the Grid View column menu. This guide shows how to lock Cells in Smartsheet in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, find the cells you wish to lock and then tap the column..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected column will be locked, along with the cells...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to lock Cells in Smartsheet?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Make a Gantt Chart in Smartsheet, How to Make Recurring Tasks in Smartsheet and How to Merge and Center Cells in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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