text is deleted when cell is edited
 

Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with numbers and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo

text is deleted when cell is edited
 

Is there any event code behind the sheet working on it. Check by
right-clicking the sheet tab, select View Code from the menu and a code
window will pop up . Anything there?

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with numbers
and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is
obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo

text is deleted when cell is edited
 

GRIFFO,
The cell has .Hidden=True and Locked=False.

Nick

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with numbers
and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is
obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo

text is deleted when cell is edited
 

Bob / Nick,
No code behind the sheet.
Might it have something to do with the sheet properties? I have had a play
with them but no sure what I am doing.

Nick, if there is The cell has .Hidden=True and Locked=False, where can I
change this as there appears to be no VBA code in the sheet.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo



"NickHK" wrote:

GRIFFO,
The cell has .Hidden=True and Locked=False.

Nick

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with numbers
and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is
obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo

text is deleted when cell is edited
 

I have realised it has something to do with the protection of the worksheet.
The entry is not deleted and the cursor placed at the end of the entry when
the worksheet is not protected.

The only option I have allowed users to do is "Select unlocked cells".
Should I set permissions to perform some other action such as Format Cells,
Edit Objects or Edit Scenarios? I am not sure what these do but will trawl
the help system for solutions.

Any guidance is welcomed.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo



"NickHK" wrote:

GRIFFO,
The cell has .Hidden=True and Locked=False.

Nick

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with numbers
and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is
obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo

text is deleted when cell is edited
 

GRIFFO,
Did you read the Help on Locked, Hidden, Protection and how they interact ?

NickHK

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
I have realised it has something to do with the protection of the
worksheet.
The entry is not deleted and the cursor placed at the end of the entry
when
the worksheet is not protected.

The only option I have allowed users to do is "Select unlocked cells".
Should I set permissions to perform some other action such as Format
Cells,
Edit Objects or Edit Scenarios? I am not sure what these do but will trawl
the help system for solutions.

Any guidance is welcomed.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo



"NickHK" wrote:

GRIFFO,
The cell has .Hidden=True and Locked=False.

Nick

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which
performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data
previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with
numbers
and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is
obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo

text is deleted when cell is edited
 

Thanks Guys. It was the hidden option in the Format Cell Protection tab.

Removing the hidden option protection from the fields without formulas, then
makes the text / numerical entry editable without losing the data.

As monty burns says "Exxxxxcellllent".

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo



"NickHK" wrote:

GRIFFO,
Did you read the Help on Locked, Hidden, Protection and how they interact ?

NickHK

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
I have realised it has something to do with the protection of the
worksheet.
The entry is not deleted and the cursor placed at the end of the entry
when
the worksheet is not protected.

The only option I have allowed users to do is "Select unlocked cells".
Should I set permissions to perform some other action such as Format
Cells,
Edit Objects or Edit Scenarios? I am not sure what these do but will trawl
the help system for solutions.

Any guidance is welcomed.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo



"NickHK" wrote:

GRIFFO,
The cell has .Hidden=True and Locked=False.

Nick

"GRIFFO" wrote in message
...
Hi,

Version: MS EXcel 2002 SP2

I have a worksheet, protected, (developed by someone else) which
performs
strangely when you edit cells. When you attempt to edit data
previously
entered in a cell (by pressing F2 or double clicking on the cell), the
previous data entered in the cell is deleted. This happens with
numbers
and
text.

Any ideas why this happens?

The worksheet and workbook are protected. The cells in question is
obviously
not locked.

--
Your assistance is appreciated.
Griffo