I don't know of any reason your approach shouldn't work.

CommandBars.FindControl(, 855).Execute

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"Jos Vens" wrote in message
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| Hi,
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| I'd like to know how I can show the Cell-properties dialog from within
VBA?
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| As my sheet is protected, the cell properties-item is disabled (greyed
out)
| in the format-menu. But, in a button, I could unprotect the sheet, then
| show the dialog, and afterwards, protect again. Or isn't it that simple?
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| Thanks
| Jos Vens
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