In Google Sheets, you can't directly hide tabs from certain users once they have access to the sheet. However, there are some workarounds that might achieve a similar effect depending on your requirements.
In a collaborative workspace, it's essential to control access to sensitive information. Follow the steps below to hide tabs in Google Sheets from other users.
Create a new Google Sheet for each group of users. Each sheet will contain only the tabs relevant to that group. This allows you to control who sees what by sharing each sheet with the appropriate users.
Right-click on the tab you want to move or copy. Select "Copy to" and choose the sheet you created for a specific user group. Repeat this for all tabs and groups as necessary.
Open the sheet you want to share. Select "File" and click on "Share". In the dropdown menu, select "Share with others".
Add the email addresses of the users or groups who should have access.
If you want to share the document to anyone with the link, select "Anyone with the link" in the dropdown.
Choose their permission level (e.g., Viewer, Commenter, Editor).
In each sheet, go to "Data" > "Protected sheets and ranges".
Select the sheet or range you want to protect.
Set permissions to restrict editing. This step ensures users can only interact with the content you allow.
Notify users about the sheets they have access to. After setting up your sharing preferences, click "Copy link" and send the link to the designated recipients. Explain any restrictions or guidelines for using the data.
Regularly review and update the sharing settings and permissions. This ensures that the right people have the correct level of access at all times.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to hide tabs in Google Sheets from certain users. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to use DCOUNTA in Google Sheets or our article on Google Sheets time zone.
