Does Grouping mean outlining (like from Data|Group or Data|subtotal)???

If yes:

If you already have the outline applied, you can protect the worksheet in code
(auto_open/workbook_open??).

Option Explicit
Sub auto_open()
With Worksheets("sheet1")
.Protect Password:="hi", userinterfaceonly:=True
.EnableOutlining = True
End With
End Sub

It needs to be reset each time you open the workbook. (excel doesn't remember
it after closing the workbook.)

If you're new to macros, you may want to read David McRitchie's intro at:
http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm

Smokey Mike wrote:

1) When I protect a sheet, I can no longer use the grouping boxes
2) I would like to be able to keep users from moving the text boxes and
still protect the sheet.

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Dave Peterson