When I choose the menu under Tools for Protectsheet, I would prefer that the
check box for "Select Locked Cells" always be blank. Is there anyway to set
this as my default?

It seems to be a workbook option and is saved with that workbook and not
respected by other workbooks, new or existing.

For all new workbooks I would suggest creating a new default Template to replace
the Excel default workbook.

Before saving as a Template, set ToolsProtectionProtect Worksheet options as
you like.

Save as an excel workbook.xls

Unprotect the worksheet then save as a a Template named BOOK.xlt

FileSave As Type: scroll down to Excel Template(*.XLT) and select. Name your
workbook "BOOK"(no quotes). Excel will add the .XLT to save as BOOK.XLT.

Store this workbook in the XLSTART folder usually located at........

C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART

This will be the default workbook for FileNew or the Toolbar button FileNew or
CTRL + n

If you want the Excel default workbook go to FileNew...Blank Workbook.

NOTE: Existing workbooks are not affected by these settings.

You can also open a new workbook and delete all but one sheet. Customize as
you wish then save this as SHEET.XLT in XLSTART folder also. It now becomes
the default InsertSheet.

More can be found on this in Help under "templates"(no quotes).

Or dispense with all the above and protect the sheet using a macro.

Sub SHEETPROTECT()
With ActiveSheet
.Protect Password:="justme", DrawingObjects:=True, _
Contents:=True, Scenarios:=True
.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End With
End Sub

Sub SHEETUNPROTECT()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect Password:="justme"
End Sub


Gord Dibben Excel MVP





On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 08:35:01 -0800, DWAyers
wrote:

When I choose the menu under Tools for Protectsheet, I would prefer that the
check box for "Select Locked Cells" always be blank. Is there anyway to set
this as my default?