I am working on a worksheet that has been protected off and on. I unprotected this AM, but XL will not allow changes and instructs to unprotect the WS, but it is already unprotected. The WB is not protected and never was. I am at a loss as to how to work around this problem.
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On sheet1 H1 = column width value
Will adjust Sheet2 (password protected) column E width
I have a file that needs to be locked down so that the end user does not have the ability to enter data where they shouldn't. The end users are very Excel illiterate, and have proven that I need to have high security in place. Here is my current VBA code - the purpose of which is to hide/unhide rows depending on data entries. (Disclaimer: this code may not be pretty as I am a VBA rookie, and I've begged borrowed and stolen from about 10 other threads on this board to get where I am, and yes it works).
Code:
Option Explicit
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Target.Address(False, False) = "C7" Then Call Changeto1
If Not Intersect(Range("c9"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Rows("15:44").EntireRow.Hidden = True
Rows("15:" & Range("c9").Value + 14).EntireRow.Hidden = False
End If
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The question is now....how can I unprotect the sheet so that this code works without allowing them to enter data where they shouldn't. I've been at this for days already.
How can I unprotect MS excel 2007 sheet. I have forgotten the password.
View 1 Replies View RelatedIm currently trying to create a macro to protect and Unprotect a sheet.
I have gotten it to work fine with protecting and unprotecting the worksheet in question.
The only problem i have is if the incorrect password is entered when trying to unprotect the worksheet. I get a Error 1004 telling me the password is incorrect and to ether Debug or End the macro.
My question is. Is there any way i can stop this and instead show a message saying to reenter password ?
Current code i have is (please note that the if Err 1004 doesnt work as yet) :-
Private Sub TogAuditSheet_Click()
Dim strPassword As String
Dim strPasswordcheck As String
If TogAuditSheet.Value = True Then
strPassword = InputBox("Enter the password to Protect & Hide the Audit Findings Workheet")
Worksheets("Audit Findings").Protect Password:=strPassword, Scenarios:=True
TogAuditSheet.Caption = "Audit Findings Hidden. Click to UnProtect"
Sheets("Audit Findings").Visible = False
Else
Here is my macro, how do I add the password to make it work properly?
Sub unprotect()
' unprotect Macro
' Macro recorded 12/30/2004 by '
ActiveSheet.unprotect
ActiveWorkbook.unprotect
End Sub
Both the sheet and the workbook are protected and use the same password
jiuk - code tags added
I have a worksheet that is initially protected when a user views it. Certain cells are unlocked.
I have 46 drop down lists on the worksheet, of which none are locked so the users can access them for selections.
I want to unprotect the sheet when ANY of the dropdowns are clicked on.
For each change event I have the following
Sub DropDown34_Change()
Application.EnableEvents = False
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
However I still get the microsoft error screen showing up telling me that the cell is protected BEFORE it unprotects it and allows me to make changes.
Create a button for protecting the worksheet and a button for unprotecting the worksheet
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Here's a snippet of my code:
objWS.protect Password="abc123"
I have been really trying to get this sorted myself and I can get it to work with one exception. I can't get the sheet to lock with a password. It locks, but if I try to unlock it again, it does so without prompting me to enter a password.
Essentially I am wanting to unprotect two sheets, unlock the cells that were previously locked (so users couldn't enter data in them when the sheet is protected), then reapply the same password to protect the sheet, but now they will be able to enter data in the unlocked range of cells).
The second macro is to reverse the changes made in the first and 're-lock' the unlocked cells) (and again apply the same password to the sheet).
this is the code I have used.
Sub PART_YEAR()
Sheets("2012 Calculator 1 week").Select
ActiveSheet.Unprotect "taado"
Range("D20:D23").Select
Selection.Locked = False
Selection.FormulaHidden = False
Sheets("2012 Calculator 2 week").Select
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I am assuming I have superfluous code in there, in addition to my mistake with the reapplication of the password.
I currently have a button then when pressed automatically sends a summary report taken from the first page of Sheet 1.
Worksheet needs to be protected all the time, but Macro only works on an unprotected worksheet.
I was wondering what additional code and where to put in so that when
protected back again after Macro has been executed?
Here’s the Macro taken from [url]
I have a button, and I need a Macro that will cause it to clear all unprotected cells. I think I can figure out how to get it to clear an individual cell, and I suppose I could enter every cell I want cleared individually...but that might take awhile.
Is there a way to set up a Macro that will delete the contents of every unprotected cell? I guess I haven't tried it yet - if I protect the cells, will it not delete those? Also, there is a small image - I don't want that deleted either.
I need to know if it is possible for a macro to run if a specific worksheet is unprotected?
For example, if someone takes off the protection to my costings sheet either through VBA or finding out the password, i want Excel to run a certain macro if possible?
I have a spreadsheet that has I have protected. On this sheet I have a button labeled Reset Form. When you click the button it it goes to each Unprotected Cell and deltes the contents. I created this by starting the macro and then tabbing to each and every cell and deleteing the contents I then ended the macro...
Is there a code that I can use for to clear all unprotected cells as opposed to creating the macro manually?
I have certain cells that are unprotected but still will not allow the user to highlight "Fill" the cell. The can only edit or type in the cell.
How can I allow a unprotected cell to also be filled with color by a user on a protected worksheet?
I have created an Excel template for others to use. They can enter data in certain unprotected cells and the data is linked to other places in the workbook. If they Cut and Paste something in the unprotected cells, the formulas get a REF#. There is no problem if they Copy and Paste. How can I prevent the REF# error without resorting to VBA?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI'm currently using a vba script to unprotect all of my worksheets within my workbook in order to refresh the pivots and then protect them again once the pivots are completed, but there are two worksheets I would like to remain unprotected in order for users to be able to edit them after the pivots have been refreshed. Now I've tried adding a sub code in order to unprotect one of the sheets as a test to see if it will allow me to edit the worksheet after I update the pivots. Unfortunately the coding isn't working, and the worksheet is still remaining in protect mode. Here's the code I am using to protect the worksheets when refreshing the pivot as well as the code I am attempting to use in order to unprotect the one worksheet.
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My unprotect sheets macro is:
[Code] .....
Some of my workbooks have many sheets, but have different passwords.
What I would like to change is, instead of the "One or more worksheets could not be unprotected". I'd like to have the msg box show a list with the names of the worksheets that couldn't be unprotected.
The Special GoTo function doesn't have a listing for highlighting (going to) only protected or (preferribly) unprotected cells. Is there an easy way to do this?
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the protection setting allows you to leave individual cells unprotected however you still cannot change the border for example.
Excel 2007 or 2003 Is there code to be able choose the formating of a cell when right clicked if the cell is Unprotected. But, the sheet is Protect and the Workbook is Protected. Without Unprotecting anything 1st.
The reason being is sometimes the user may need to change the type of font from Arial, or Gdt or Y14.5M.
I have the following code (provided here some years ago) which works fine. But I now need to modify it to include an optional password and to allow sort of unprotected cells on manually chosen sheets.
[Code] ....
I have a file used by numerous facilties. I would like code to track any time a protected sheet has been unprotected / protected. I would also like the stamp to show the user data if that can be done.
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have a worksheet that has headings along the and summary stats down the right and bottom of an area where details can be entered.
Depending on a persons user name columns are hidden/visible so that they can only enter information relevant to their section. The workbook is also shared.
What I want to do is stop people from being able to overwrite the headings or formula that calculate the stats but as the workbook is shared and the VBA that hides/unhides the columns needs the sheet to unprotected I am having to use code to prevent this: ....
With the code below it searches my entire workbook.
What do I need to change so it will ONLY search UnProtected cells in my workbook?
Code: ....
Using excel 2003, Workbook has several sheets, all sheets are protected workbook is not. I have my cells containing formulas locked, I have unlocked the other cells that require input of various data. When the user goes to type in a "unlocked" cell, (to over write the now obsolete data) it will not allow the user to delete the data, the curser remains a cross and the formula bar or the cell itself will now allow any changes.
I have double checked that the cells are unlocked. I can enter data after the last entry in the unlocked row and or column, but I want to be able to "cut or delete the data that is no longer need and begin entering data from the beginning cell of choice. I want to copy this "old" data to an archive sheet, but it will now allow me to select it.
Example: I have 6 columns starting, (a to f) the formulas are in columns e and f and start at row 4 These columns are locked and hidden. Columns a,b,c and d are unlocked for user input. All data is started from A5 which I want it to start from each time the old data is deleted and new data entered. If I place my curser on any of the cells in the e and f rows, the cursor remains a cross which is what I expect it to do, but columns a to d are doing the same thing, they are acting as if they are locked OR atleast those cells in the a to d areas which have existing data, as I can enter below.
I have unprotected cells in excel where I need to change the content (number) and cell color, but I don't want the cell borders to change. I'm a beginner with vba. I've tried protect sheet and workbook options, but looks like I need a vba code and don't know where to start.
Win 7
Office 2007
I'm trying to change a cell in a 2007 workbook but I'm getting this message:
"the cell or chart that you are trying to change is protected and therefore read only. To modify a protected cell or chart first remove the protection using the unprotect sheet command (review tab, changes group) you may be prompted for a password."
However, the unprotect button on the changes group tab is greyed out (the protect button is available though). The workbook isn't password protected and I'm not being asked for a password. What am I missing?
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I have numerous spreadsheets that work this way, but this is the only one that has this problem. How can I unprotect it to make modifications?
When I protect the worksheet with the spinbutton, the spinbutton is no longer accessible. How can I modify the code below (provided by Leith Ross) to make the spinbutton accessible in a protected sheet?
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