CyberTaz,

I'll check it out. This issue came up today when I was in a list just
looking around for info and one of the other guys wanted in the list to add
an entry. So, I had to get out, let him in and then get back in. Not a big
deal, but extra steps. I am definetly going to check out. Thanks for the
feedback.

"CyberTaz" wrote:

Hi B Craig-

I don't thik Excel has the Lotus "feature" you seek, but it really doesn't
need it . If one user has the file open, another can open the same file for
read only access. Nothing special necessary except that the first user into
the file is the only one who can edit it. However, any changes made by the
first user will NOT be seen by the others who have the file open.

What you may want to look into is ToolsShare Workbook. This not only allows
multiuser access, but also simultaneous editing of the file as well as
control over which changes are accepted & resolving conflicts. Each user has
the benefit of seeing the saved changes made by others every time he saves
his work.

Hope this is useful |:)
"B Craig" wrote:

Thank you to all who responded so quickly. But, I think I stated my question
wrong. What I want to be able to do is be in the file but leave it open so
someone else can get in it an modify it as they need to and yet let me be in
it as "read only".

Once again, thanks to Graham and Arvi for the response!

"B Craig" wrote:

Hi all,

I have just started using Excel 2003 sp1. I'm not having too hard of a time
except for this one issue....

-Is it possible to get into an excel sheet to just look at it and not have
the ability to do anything. Like, we have been using lotus and it has an
option to "release reservation". Does Excel have this option?


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B Craig