From: Melissa on


"Jay" wrote:

> Yes, go to the cell right click and select format cells from the pop-up menu.
> Then go the very last right tab and place a check mark in locked and hidden
> check boxes, click OK. Then go back to the main sheet and select protection
> from the "Tools" menu, there, select "Protect Worksheet". Add a password of
> your choice and that should do it. However, since this is still Excel, if the
> user(s) copies and pastes across many columns or rows, depending on what you
> are trying to accomplish, they may still be able to blow out your formulas,
> be careful to instruct them of the dangers of doing that!
>
> Hope this helps!
>
>
>
> "Carole O" wrote:
>
> > Excel 2003
> >
> > I have a problem with people thinking they are copying cells in a column
> > when they are really incrementing the value of the first cell (and not paying
> > attention). Is there a way to protect the column and allow them to copy but
> > not change the cells?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Carole O
From: Melissa on
Does this work the same way in 07? I have tried it several times. However,
it will not allow me to copy and insert a row without entering the password.

"Jay" wrote:

> Yes, go to the cell right click and select format cells from the pop-up menu.
> Then go the very last right tab and place a check mark in locked and hidden
> check boxes, click OK. Then go back to the main sheet and select protection
> from the "Tools" menu, there, select "Protect Worksheet". Add a password of
> your choice and that should do it. However, since this is still Excel, if the
> user(s) copies and pastes across many columns or rows, depending on what you
> are trying to accomplish, they may still be able to blow out your formulas,
> be careful to instruct them of the dangers of doing that!
>
> Hope this helps!
>
>
>
> "Carole O" wrote:
>
> > Excel 2003
> >
> > I have a problem with people thinking they are copying cells in a column
> > when they are really incrementing the value of the first cell (and not paying
> > attention). Is there a way to protect the column and allow them to copy but
> > not change the cells?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Carole O