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Protecting cells
uI'm sure this is simple but jst can't do it.
I have a worksheet with a few cells that I want to enter data into. All the rest of the worksheet flows from these few enteries. I want to allow the user access to the data entry cells but prevent any entries into all the rest of calculated cells. I also want them to be able to see the results of the calculations. Any help? |
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Hi,
Select the cell where you want the user to enter data and then:- Format|cells|Protection Remove the locked checkmark Protect the sheet with Tools|Protection|Protect sheet and apply a password if you want and your done. One small point, this should not be considered secure. Mike "Tommy Boy" wrote: uI'm sure this is simple but jst can't do it. I have a worksheet with a few cells that I want to enter data into. All the rest of the worksheet flows from these few enteries. I want to allow the user access to the data entry cells but prevent any entries into all the rest of calculated cells. I also want them to be able to see the results of the calculations. Any help? |
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By default, all cells are protected when sheet protection is enabled.
Select the cells you want unprotected and FormatCellsProtection Uncheck "locked". ToolsProtectionProtect Sheet. Note the options when protecting. Supply a password and OK. Excel's internal security is weak but this will prevent overwriting by accident. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:23:03 -0700, Tommy Boy wrote: uI'm sure this is simple but jst can't do it. I have a worksheet with a few cells that I want to enter data into. All the rest of the worksheet flows from these few enteries. I want to allow the user access to the data entry cells but prevent any entries into all the rest of calculated cells. I also want them to be able to see the results of the calculations. Any help? |
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Mike
Thanks so much, it worked perfectly. I didn't have the order down right. Best Tom "Mike H" wrote: Hi, Select the cell where you want the user to enter data and then:- Format|cells|Protection Remove the locked checkmark Protect the sheet with Tools|Protection|Protect sheet and apply a password if you want and your done. One small point, this should not be considered secure. Mike "Tommy Boy" wrote: uI'm sure this is simple but jst can't do it. I have a worksheet with a few cells that I want to enter data into. All the rest of the worksheet flows from these few enteries. I want to allow the user access to the data entry cells but prevent any entries into all the rest of calculated cells. I also want them to be able to see the results of the calculations. Any help? |
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