Google Workspace: Protect a range from editing

Protect a range from editing.

Help Centre › Building Processes

Protect a range from editing.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Protect a range from editing under Google Workspace › Sheets, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
RangeYesCell range to protect in A1 notation
Sheet idYesNumeric ID of the sheet tab
DescriptionNoDescription explaining why this range is protected
VariableNoName of the variable where the result will be stored
Warning onlyNoIf true, shows a warning instead of blocking edits Default: off.

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