Locking certain columns for parent row only

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02/13/24 edited 02/15/24 in Smartsheet Basics

Hi,

Is there a way we can lock certain rows of the parent row column so that no one can edit it? However, the child rows would not be affected by it.

Thank you for your help!

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Paul Newcome Community Champion

02/14/24

You would have to lock the entire parent row. You cannot lock individual cells.

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