Sheets and cells protection

If the sheets and cells in uploaded Excel or .ods files are protected, they are continued to be protected in HCL Connections Docs.

If the sheets and cells in the file you upload are protected, you cannot do the following operations:
  • Editing the cells
  • Changing the format
  • Editing the images or charts
  • Inserting or deleting rows and columns
  • Pasting objects to target ranges that have protected cells
If the sheets and cells in the file you upload are protected, you still can perform the following operations:
  • Inserting a sheet into the file
  • Adding comments on the file
  • Creating, editing or deleting named ranges
Note:
  1. If the cells are locked in the uploaded file, you cannot edit it. When you navigate with tab key, it only navigates between unlocked cells, and the locked cells are ignored.
  2. If the cell has hidden style in a protected sheet, you cannot see its edit value but can copy its calculated value. However, if the cell is unlocked, then you can edit it.