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Hiding Data
I created a spreadsheet that I want to share. It allows users to enter
personal data. Is it possible that a user can enter their data and not be able to view all of the data of another person? Example: The user can enter data in the next available row (all required data), but can't view the SSN of user 1? Thanks for any help. User 1 -Roll 1: Name; Address: SSN User 2 -Roll 2: |
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It's possible for naive users, but I would strongly advise against it.
Even naive users who can find these newsgroups can find ways to bypass any internal protection in a heartbeat. In article , Excel Help! wrote: I created a spreadsheet that I want to share. It allows users to enter personal data. Is it possible that a user can enter their data and not be able to view all of the data of another person? Example: The user can enter data in the next available row (all required data), but can't view the SSN of user 1? Thanks for any help. User 1 -Roll 1: Name; Address: SSN User 2 -Roll 2: |
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"Excel Help!" wrote in message
... I created a spreadsheet that I want to share. It allows users to enter personal data. Is it possible that a user can enter their data and not be able to view all of the data of another person? Example: The user can enter data in the next available row (all required data), but can't view the SSN of user 1? Thanks for any help. User 1 -Roll 1: Name; Address: SSN User 2 -Roll 2: There are various ways to hide information in a worksheet. They are not all practical and will not deter the determined or adventurous. Indeed even password protection can be cracked in minutes. Change text AND background colour to, say, white. Click on <Format<Sheet<Hide Reduce all columns width and rows height to 1. Why not all three (and any others that come to mind)? That'll keep them guessing for a while! Always keep a backup so that, if anyone broke in and changed information, by accident or intent, you can restore the situation very easily. It is good to trust colleagues but it is also good to be aware that they may not all be trustworthy. Regards. Bill Ridgeway Computer Solutions |
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Thanks for the help----great idea to backup!
"Bill Ridgeway" wrote: "Excel Help!" wrote in message ... I created a spreadsheet that I want to share. It allows users to enter personal data. Is it possible that a user can enter their data and not be able to view all of the data of another person? Example: The user can enter data in the next available row (all required data), but can't view the SSN of user 1? Thanks for any help. User 1 -Roll 1: Name; Address: SSN User 2 -Roll 2: There are various ways to hide information in a worksheet. They are not all practical and will not deter the determined or adventurous. Indeed even password protection can be cracked in minutes. Change text AND background colour to, say, white. Click on <Format<Sheet<Hide Reduce all columns width and rows height to 1. Why not all three (and any others that come to mind)? That'll keep them guessing for a while! Always keep a backup so that, if anyone broke in and changed information, by accident or intent, you can restore the situation very easily. It is good to trust colleagues but it is also good to be aware that they may not all be trustworthy. Regards. Bill Ridgeway Computer Solutions |
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