I have a range of cells that I want to protect because they contain various
formulae, however, when the worksheet is distributed, users will need to be
able to insert/delete columns. How can I get around this problem.

Hi
I'm using Excel 2002, but I believe it is also possible in earlier
versions to select "enable users to delete columns" as an option when
you choose to protect the sheet [alt+t+p+p]. However, for this to work
all cells in the column must be unlocked, this can be done by [alt+o+e]
- protection - & removing the check next to "locked" for a selected
cell/column etc.
However, this may not be the way to go if you have locked cells with
totals at the base of your columns.

Another option is to set up a macro for deleting the column of the
active cell,
"activecell.entirecolumn.delete",
assigning it to a button & entering the following line in the "this
workbook" module as part of a workbook open macro:
"Sheets("changethis").Protect Password:="changethis", _
UserInterFaceOnly:=True"
The bottom line of code means that the sheet is only protected against
a user changing it manually - any macos will still work.

hth
Rob Brockett
NZ
Still learning & the best way to learn is to experience...


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