Well, first, in the view tab, uncheck all of the grid lines, formula bars, ruler and headings. Is that more like what you’re looking for? Protecting is kind of clunky. First highlight the cells you want to remain open for editing. Then right click to “format cells.” Then go to the “protection tab.” Uncheck the box that says “locked.” Then you have to go protect the entire worksheet (or book.) Only the cells that you highlighted and removed the check mark from can be edited. If you don’t want a password just don’t put one in. It should open up like that for people you send it to. You can practice on me if you want.