Ps. But xl2k and before doesn't have that option (in the user interface) to
prevent the user from selecting locked cells.

Gord Dibben wrote:

Yes if you have Excel 2002 or newer.

ToolsProtectionProtect WorksheetAllow users to:

Checkmark "edit objects"

That will allow users to enter Comments in any cell, not just unlocked
cells, so best to disallow "select locked cells" also.

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:29:01 -0800, bjb
wrote:

One of our operatives would like to add comments to onlocked cells within a
protected spreadsheet is this possible?

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Dave Peterson