Default setting for workbook when opening | Excel forum

Resolved · Low Priority · Version 2016

Sun 9 Jun 2019, 09:32 Delegate Reema said...

Reema has attended:
Excel Advanced course
Excel VBA Introduction course

Default setting for workbook when opening

I have a workbook on sharepoint. It contains over 500 rows. When people use it they forget filters on, so when next person opens the sheet they forget filters are on and have to scroll down to get to the last row to input data.

I’m looking for a Non VBA solution ( most people in my organisation don’t know how to enable macros ) that:

1- Can warn somehow filters are on ( maybe conditional formatting), or even clear filters when opening!

2- opens excel at a suitable location so this warning is visible

Thanks

Sun 9 Jun 2019, 15:07 Trainer Jens said...

RE: Default setting for workbook when opening

Hi Reema,

Thank you for the forum question.

You can clear the filters on open but only by VBA.

You can use the Aggregate function to find out if a list is filtered.

=COUNTA(A1:A500) - AGGREGATE(2,5,A1:A500)

You can select the cell with the formulas and add conditional formatting. If the cell value greater than 0 turn it red.

If the cell is red the data are filtered.

Kind regards

Jens Bonde
Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer

Tel: 0207 987 3777
STL - https://www.stl-training.co.uk
98%+ recommend us

London's leader with UK wide delivery in Microsoft Office training and management training to global brands, FTSE 100, SME's and the public sector

Training courses

	98.8 % recommend us
	More live stats...

Training information:

Excel tip:

Enter formulae into multiple cells

If a formula is to be used in a series of cells, select the cells first. Now type in your formula and hold the Ctrl key while you press Enter. This enters the formula in each selected cell.

Just be careful with your absolute and relative cell references.

View all Excel hints and tips