The worksheet could be protected (Tools--Protection), or something like
drawing tools will be grayed out when you're inside a cell or you're
somewhere else where drawing tools may not be used.
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"PeterDelta" wrote in message
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Generally, how do I activate grayed out options?
Specifically, in the drawing toolbar, all options such as text box are
grayed out.
Also, right clicking on a worksheet shows "delete" grayed out.
Any thoughts?