There was a macro which i didn't recognise so i have used one of your
workarounds and started a new sheet. Thanks for the help.

"bj" wrote:

also protecting worksheets is different from protecting the workbook the
sheet is in.
there are individual sheet macros which will keep them from being copied.
did you see anything when you right clicked on the tab and selected view Code?

"Bruce Hancock" wrote:

There are no obvious errors and i was able to move and copy in this workbook
before i deleted two tabs and left two undeleted (I had already inserted a
worksheet).

"bj" wrote:

right click on the tab of the sheet and select view code
there may be a macro keeping it frtom being copied
"Bruce Hancock" wrote:

I have tried to move and copy a worksheet but nothing happens using the right
click or the edit route. The workbook is not protected. I can insert new
worksheets. HELP!