While handling Excel spreadsheets for managing & analyzing data, it is common to encounter errors, which can be frustrating. One such message that users often encounter is – “This cell contains a formula and is not locked to protect it from being changed inadvertently.”. It arises when you try to apply or edit the formulas like in an Excel spreadsheet cell. However, it is important to fix this Microsoft Excel unprotected formula error to ensure the integrity of your data. From causes to solutions, all we have covered in this blog.