see if this helps:

Sub ExitDesignMode()

With CommandBars("Exit Design Mode").Controls(1)
If .State = msoButtonDown Then .Execute
End With

End Sub
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jb


"cm" wrote:

I am creating protected worksheets for users. When some users open them,
their Excel is already in Design Mode.

I need code to 'exit' design mode automatically. Can anyone advise please?

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cm