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SandroD1972
Copper Contributor
Mar 30, 2021
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Names with error - unable to delete

Hi, 

I'm working on a heavy worksheet, made from pieces of other old worksheets, that is very important for me. However, after a couple of months, I noticed that some names have lost their references, and now I'm unable to delete them (they became grey when selected, and no option to delete is available). 

Does anyone know how to clean these "ghost" names? 

I don't have any formula or application actually using these names. 

 

 

  • I'm wondering, perhaps your file has either worksheet or workbook protection set?

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  • JKPieterse's avatar
    JKPieterse
    Silver Contributor
    I'm wondering, perhaps your file has either worksheet or workbook protection set?
    • SandroD1972's avatar
      SandroD1972
      Copper Contributor
      Yes, I noticed the references are attached with one specific tab that I received outside my organization, and it was protected. So, mystery solved. Thanks for your insight.
    • SandroD1972's avatar
      SandroD1972
      Copper Contributor
      Thanks for sharing it. I visited the site you recommended, and I'm impressed with the number of tools that Mr. Pieterse has developed. Thanks!