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Protect a Worksheet but Allow Grouping
Hi, is there a way to protect a worksheet so no formulas are lost or damaged but still allow grouping function to work?
RE: Protect a Worksheet but Allow Grouping
Hi Adam,
Thank you for the forum question.
I am sorry that we haven't answered you before now.
I am also sorry to tell you that it isn't possible. The sheet must be unprotected to use the grouping function.
I tried also to see if it is possible to write a VBA code to do it and normally everything is possible if you use VBA but unfortunately it was not possible.
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RE: Protect a Worksheet but Allow Grouping
Hi Adam,
Thank you for the email.
In earlier version of Excel you couldn't expand or collapse grouped data if the sheet was protected. The code you sent me is for earlier versions of Excel to be able to collapse or expand grouped data.
You can do this now in version after 2003. What you cannot do is to group the data in a protected sheet using the outline tool.
I have tested many codes. You unfortunately need to unprotect the sheet to setup your groups but you can collapse or expand the data in a protected sheet.
Kind regards
Jens Bonde
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer
Tel: 0207 987 3777
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