Locking Date Format in Excel

purpleswan

I'm trying to lock the date format in Excel so that it doesn't change when I enter a new date. How can I do this?

I'm looking for tips on how to lock the date format in Excel, so that no matter what date I enter, the format stays the same. I also want to know if there are any other ways to make sure the date format stays consistent.

sadmeercat

Locking the date format in Microsoft Excel is easy! Here's how you can do it:

First, select the cells whose date format you want to lock.
Right-click, and select "Format Cells" from the context menu.
In the Format Cells window, navigate to the Number tab and select Date from the Category list on the left.
From here, you can specify the date format of your choice.
Click OK to close the window and save your changes.
Finally, to lock the date format, protect the sheet. Choose Review > Protect Sheet. This will lock the date format and prevent any unauthorized changes.

This article provides more details and step-by-step instructions on how to lock the date format in Excel: https://www.ablebits.com/office-addins-blog/2019/07/17/lock-date-format-excel/#The_easiest_way_to_lock_date_format_in_Excel