What replaces Protect Workbook in Google Sheets?
Excel Protect Workbook locks structure: sheets, windows, and sometimes cells with passwords. Google Sheets protects sheets and ranges through Data > Protect sheets and ranges, plus Drive sharing roles. There is no workbook-level password separate from your Google account.
When to use it
Use sheet and range protection plus share roles when Excel locked structure and formulas.
When to skip it
Skip protection theater when viewer links already prevent edits.
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protect sheets/ranges
Protection limits who can edit specific cells, ranges, or entire tabs while others keep view or comment access. It is how you let teammates update input columns without touching formula blocks, summary rows, or archived data. Protection is not encryption; owners and editors with rights can still adjust protections.
Read guide →sharing Google Sheets
Sharing controls who can open a spreadsheet and what they can do inside it. The Share button invites people by email or link with roles like viewer, commenter, or editor. This is different from publishing a read-only web feed or locking cells with protection rules.
Read guide →Sheet password
Excel lets you password-protect sheets independent of Windows login. Google Sheets protection is tied to Google accounts and sharing permissions, not a sheet password prompt. Use restrict editors, protect ranges, and confidential sharing links instead.
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