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I have a spreadsheet that has several cells with values entered into
it.

I want others to add some values, but I don't want them to change cells
that already have values.

I know that I can use goto, special, constants and protect those
cells.

Can someone recommend a macro or method to review each cell within a
specified range and unprotect it if it is blank?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jim Palmer


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Record a macro when you select your range
Edit|goto|special|but click blanks
then format|cells|protection tab|uncheck Locked



Jim Palmer wrote:

I have a spreadsheet that has several cells with values entered into
it.

I want others to add some values, but I don't want them to change cells
that already have values.

I know that I can use goto, special, constants and protect those
cells.

Can someone recommend a macro or method to review each cell within a
specified range and unprotect it if it is blank?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Jim Palmer

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Thanks Dave

I was looking for "blanks" on the go to special screen, however I
didn't notice it.

Thanks for your help.

Jim

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Jim Palmer wrote:

Thanks Dave

I was looking for "blanks" on the go to special screen, however I
didn't notice it.

Thanks for your help.

Jim

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