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Cells unlocked then locked when worksheet activated
Posted on 2013-12-02
Folks,
In the attached workbook are two worksheets:
MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
Sheet2
In the worksheet labeled "MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
When I protect the worksheet "MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
"Checked Select unlocked cells"
"Checked Format cells"
and then password protect the worksheet (password is 123memphis)
After protecting the worksheet I select the cells protected and unprotected and everything works fine. I have not left the worksheet.
However, when I select "sheet2" and return and activate "MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
In looking at the Worksheeet.Activate I need to do some housekeeping in the "Practice" section. Maybe that's what's causing my cells to go from unlocked to locked?
Locked-cells.xlsm
In the attached workbook are two worksheets:
MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
Sheet2
In the worksheet labeled "MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
When I protect the worksheet "MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
"Checked Select unlocked cells"
"Checked Format cells"
and then password protect the worksheet (password is 123memphis)
After protecting the worksheet I select the cells protected and unprotected and everything works fine. I have not left the worksheet.
However, when I select "sheet2" and return and activate "MonthlyTodayFindBirthdays
In looking at the Worksheeet.Activate I need to do some housekeeping in the "Practice" section. Maybe that's what's causing my cells to go from unlocked to locked?
Locked-cells.xlsm
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fh_freese,
What cause your sheet to relock itself is
Clear will clear all the formats, including the toggle of Locked and Unlocked.
Is there any reason for you to clear the cells, then set the format up again?
If not, why don't you use
What cause your sheet to relock itself is
Worksheets("MonthTodayFindBirthdays").Range("L3:M14").Clear
Clear will clear all the formats, including the toggle of Locked and Unlocked.
Is there any reason for you to clear the cells, then set the format up again?
If not, why don't you use
Worksheets("MonthTodayFindBirthdays").Range("L3:M14").ClearContents
If you really need to clear the cells then reestablish all the formats and borders, add the following to the end of your code.
Worksheets("MonthTodayFindBirthdays").Unprotect password:="123memphis"
Worksheets("MonthTodayFindBirthdays").Range("L3:M14").Locked = False
Worksheets("MonthTodayFindBirthdays").Protect password:="123memphis"
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Harry,
The reason for clearing the data in the range where the user can practice is that if I don't and they return to the Main Menu, the information they were working on is still there. When they return to the worksheet I want the worksheet to be "clean" - does this make sense to you?
I see what you are doing and the same thing crossed my mind. I just did not know it was possible.
I'll play around with it tonight after I get home and get back with you.
Thanks for the explanation - I did not know that about Clear but it makes sense now.
Frank
The reason for clearing the data in the range where the user can practice is that if I don't and they return to the Main Menu, the information they were working on is still there. When they return to the worksheet I want the worksheet to be "clean" - does this make sense to you?
I see what you are doing and the same thing crossed my mind. I just did not know it was possible.
I'll play around with it tonight after I get home and get back with you.
Thanks for the explanation - I did not know that about Clear but it makes sense now.
Frank
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thanks...I "think" I've got it, but not sure yet how to implement your suggestion. I'll repost if I need more help
Appreciate it!
Appreciate it!
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