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Anonymous
Jun 22, 2017Protected sheet won't allow me to add row
I want to protect a sheet where certain columns are locked for the end user. I have locked those columns and have selected which abilities I want the end user to have, such as Insert Row. But when I ...
SergeiBaklan
Jun 22, 2017Diamond Contributor
Hi Heather,
After locking the cells when you protect the sheet check "Insert rows" option, that will allow users to insert rows on protected sheet. Simular with other options in menu.
- AnonymousJun 22, 2017
I have done that. it doesn't let the user insert a row. the error message says "The cell or chart you're trying to change is on a protected sheet. To make a change, unprotect the sheet. You might be requested to enter a password"
- SergeiBaklanJun 22, 2017Diamond Contributor
If you lock cells in entire column when you are not able to insert rows since that's affect locked cells. If you lock only cells in some range, as in green on picture, when with protected as below sheet you may insert rows outside green area, and no way within it
- AnonymousJun 22, 2017Thank you for your help. So there is no way to add a row if the whole column is locked. Thanks.