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Entering Data: is there a way to do this?
I have a worksheet that I will use to enter data for scores at a
competition. The range of cells I'll enter the data in is C3-L3 x 30 rows (C3-C32 - L3-L33) It doesn't matter if I enter the data by column or row. I would like the worksheet to behave as follows: Ex: Entering data in columns, when I get to the bottom of a column (C32), I like the cursor to go to the top of the next column (D2). Ex: Entering data in rows, when I get to the end of a row (L3), I like the cursor to go to the start of the next row (C4). I know I can do this by selecting the range of cells, but this method is somewhat troublesome when a mistake is made entering data: there's no way to restart entering the data from the point the mistake was made except reselecting the entire range again. So my question is this: Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? I know I can lock cells to prevent data entry or change, but this does not prevent or control cursor movement. Thanks. |
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Entering Data: is there a way to do this?
James
Enter your data in rows. If you start at, say A1, input your data and press TAB continue to do this until you finish the row and then press ENTER. It should go back to B1, ready to start again. If not, go to TOOLS / OPTIONS / EDIT and check the "move selection after enter" check box. Make sure the drop down box has "Down" selected. HTH Michael M "James E Middleton" wrote: I have a worksheet that I will use to enter data for scores at a competition. The range of cells I'll enter the data in is C3-L3 x 30 rows (C3-C32 - L3-L33) It doesn't matter if I enter the data by column or row. I would like the worksheet to behave as follows: Ex: Entering data in columns, when I get to the bottom of a column (C32), I like the cursor to go to the top of the next column (D2). Ex: Entering data in rows, when I get to the end of a row (L3), I like the cursor to go to the start of the next row (C4). I know I can do this by selecting the range of cells, but this method is somewhat troublesome when a mistake is made entering data: there's no way to restart entering the data from the point the mistake was made except reselecting the entire range again. So my question is this: Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? I know I can lock cells to prevent data entry or change, but this does not prevent or control cursor movement. Thanks. |
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Entering Data: is there a way to do this?
Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the
cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? Yes, you can do just that. Select the entire sheet Goto FormatCellsProtection tabselect LockedOK Now, select the range of cells where you want to enter the data - C3:L33 Goto FormatCellsProtection tabunselect LockedOK Now, set the sheet protection: Goto ToolsProtectionProtect sheet There will be several options depending on what version of Excel you are using. You want to select "Allow users to select unlocked cells" and unselect "allow users to select locked cells". Biff "James E Middleton" wrote in message ... I have a worksheet that I will use to enter data for scores at a competition. The range of cells I'll enter the data in is C3-L3 x 30 rows (C3-C32 - L3-L33) It doesn't matter if I enter the data by column or row. I would like the worksheet to behave as follows: Ex: Entering data in columns, when I get to the bottom of a column (C32), I like the cursor to go to the top of the next column (D2). Ex: Entering data in rows, when I get to the end of a row (L3), I like the cursor to go to the start of the next row (C4). I know I can do this by selecting the range of cells, but this method is somewhat troublesome when a mistake is made entering data: there's no way to restart entering the data from the point the mistake was made except reselecting the entire range again. So my question is this: Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? I know I can lock cells to prevent data entry or change, but this does not prevent or control cursor movement. Thanks. |
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Entering Data: is there a way to do this?
Thanks!!!
EXACTLY what I wanted.... Thanks a million! "Biff" wrote in message ... Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? Yes, you can do just that. Select the entire sheet Goto FormatCellsProtection tabselect LockedOK Now, select the range of cells where you want to enter the data - C3:L33 Goto FormatCellsProtection tabunselect LockedOK Now, set the sheet protection: Goto ToolsProtectionProtect sheet There will be several options depending on what version of Excel you are using. You want to select "Allow users to select unlocked cells" and unselect "allow users to select locked cells". Biff "James E Middleton" wrote in message ... I have a worksheet that I will use to enter data for scores at a competition. The range of cells I'll enter the data in is C3-L3 x 30 rows (C3-C32 - L3-L33) It doesn't matter if I enter the data by column or row. I would like the worksheet to behave as follows: Ex: Entering data in columns, when I get to the bottom of a column (C32), I like the cursor to go to the top of the next column (D2). Ex: Entering data in rows, when I get to the end of a row (L3), I like the cursor to go to the start of the next row (C4). I know I can do this by selecting the range of cells, but this method is somewhat troublesome when a mistake is made entering data: there's no way to restart entering the data from the point the mistake was made except reselecting the entire range again. So my question is this: Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? I know I can lock cells to prevent data entry or change, but this does not prevent or control cursor movement. Thanks. |
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Entering Data: is there a way to do this?
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!
Biff "James E Middleton" wrote in message ... Thanks!!! EXACTLY what I wanted.... Thanks a million! "Biff" wrote in message ... Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? Yes, you can do just that. Select the entire sheet Goto FormatCellsProtection tabselect LockedOK Now, select the range of cells where you want to enter the data - C3:L33 Goto FormatCellsProtection tabunselect LockedOK Now, set the sheet protection: Goto ToolsProtectionProtect sheet There will be several options depending on what version of Excel you are using. You want to select "Allow users to select unlocked cells" and unselect "allow users to select locked cells". Biff "James E Middleton" wrote in message ... I have a worksheet that I will use to enter data for scores at a competition. The range of cells I'll enter the data in is C3-L3 x 30 rows (C3-C32 - L3-L33) It doesn't matter if I enter the data by column or row. I would like the worksheet to behave as follows: Ex: Entering data in columns, when I get to the bottom of a column (C32), I like the cursor to go to the top of the next column (D2). Ex: Entering data in rows, when I get to the end of a row (L3), I like the cursor to go to the start of the next row (C4). I know I can do this by selecting the range of cells, but this method is somewhat troublesome when a mistake is made entering data: there's no way to restart entering the data from the point the mistake was made except reselecting the entire range again. So my question is this: Is there a way to lock or protect the entire sheet and unlock just the cells for the data thet will work in the way described above? I know I can lock cells to prevent data entry or change, but this does not prevent or control cursor movement. Thanks. |
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