# SETLOCK

Lock a data input column to prevent users from entering data.

#### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```javascript
SETLOCK([columns], value)
```

#### Arguments <a href="#arguments" id="arguments"></a>

columns - array of data input columns or a single data input column that needs to be locked. Use with the [COLUMNS ](https://docs.inforiver.com/formula-syntax/identifiers/columns)keyword to select a particular column.

value - Boolean value used to control footer visibility. Set to TRUE to lock the data input field.

#### Example <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

```
SETLOCK([COLUMNS.[Central > Projection], COLUMNS.[Central > Tax]], TRUE)
//Locks the Projection and Tax data input columns under the 'Central' region.
```

<figure><img src="/files/FepCcD5j5LRvWDRvMAOD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Script to lock specific columns</p></figcaption></figure>

Locking data input fields with scripts:

<figure><img src="/files/FepCcD5j5LRvWDRvMAOD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Locking data input columns using scripts</p></figcaption></figure>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.fabricplan.com/planning-sheets/formula-syntax/scripting-functions/setlock.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.