How to keep hidden columns hidden using protection

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I am trying to hide columns on a sheet and not allow user to unhide them.
When I go into a blank workbook and hide columns and protect the sheet, the
hidden columns can not be unhidden. In the file I am working on, the hidden
columns on a protected sheet can still be unhidden. I checked the format
column box in the password protection box. All cells in the column have
locked checked when you go into format cells.

Thanks
Dave
 
Dave, when you protect the sheet make sure format column is NOT checked

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