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Alastair_Ching
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Jan 08, 2024
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"Group" in the subject line

I have a workbook created by a colleague using one of my templates

Many of the menu buttons are greyed out, including everything on the Data tab and the formula auditing group on the Formulas tab.

How can get these buttons back?

I see the subject line includes the word group: I do not know why

 

If I create a new workbook from my template, all the buttons are live

  • Alastair_Ching 

    The issue you're experiencing might be related to the workbook being in a grouped state, where certain functionality is restricted. To resolve this, you can try ungrouping the sheets and see if it restores the functionality. Here's how you can do it:

    1. Ungroup Sheets:
      • Right-click on one of the sheet tabs at the bottom.
      • If the sheets are grouped, you should see an option like "Ungroup Sheets" or "Ungroup."
    2. Remove Sheet Grouping via VBA:
      • If the right-click method doesn't work, you can try running a VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code to ungroup the sheets.
      • Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.
      • In the editor, go to Insert > Module to create a new module.
      • Copy and paste the following code into the module:
    Sub UngroupSheets()
        On Error Resume Next
        ActiveWorkbook.Sheets.Ungroup
        On Error GoTo 0
    End Sub
      • Run the code by pressing F5 or selecting Run from the menu.

    3. Check for Workbook Protection:

      • It's also possible that the workbook is protected, which could restrict certain actions.
      • Go to the Review tab and check if there is an option to "Unprotect Workbook." If so, click it and provide the password if required.

    4. Check for Macro Security:

      • Some features might be disabled due to macro security settings. Ensure that macros are enabled.
      • Go to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings.
      • In the Trust Center, click on Macro Settings and choose the appropriate setting. Ensure that "Enable all macros" is selected if you trust the source of the workbook.

    After trying these steps, check if the functionality is restored. If the issue persists, there might be other specific settings or configurations in the workbook that need to be examined.

     

    However, without more information about your specific situation, it's difficult to say for sure that this will solve the problem. Try changing the steps as suggested and see if that fixes the problem. The text, steps, code was created with the help of AI.

     

    My answers are voluntary and without guarantee!

     

    Hope this will help you.

     

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  • NikolinoDE's avatar
    NikolinoDE
    Platinum Contributor

    Alastair_Ching 

    The issue you're experiencing might be related to the workbook being in a grouped state, where certain functionality is restricted. To resolve this, you can try ungrouping the sheets and see if it restores the functionality. Here's how you can do it:

    1. Ungroup Sheets:
      • Right-click on one of the sheet tabs at the bottom.
      • If the sheets are grouped, you should see an option like "Ungroup Sheets" or "Ungroup."
    2. Remove Sheet Grouping via VBA:
      • If the right-click method doesn't work, you can try running a VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code to ungroup the sheets.
      • Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA editor.
      • In the editor, go to Insert > Module to create a new module.
      • Copy and paste the following code into the module:
    Sub UngroupSheets()
        On Error Resume Next
        ActiveWorkbook.Sheets.Ungroup
        On Error GoTo 0
    End Sub
      • Run the code by pressing F5 or selecting Run from the menu.

    3. Check for Workbook Protection:

      • It's also possible that the workbook is protected, which could restrict certain actions.
      • Go to the Review tab and check if there is an option to "Unprotect Workbook." If so, click it and provide the password if required.

    4. Check for Macro Security:

      • Some features might be disabled due to macro security settings. Ensure that macros are enabled.
      • Go to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings.
      • In the Trust Center, click on Macro Settings and choose the appropriate setting. Ensure that "Enable all macros" is selected if you trust the source of the workbook.

    After trying these steps, check if the functionality is restored. If the issue persists, there might be other specific settings or configurations in the workbook that need to be examined.

     

    However, without more information about your specific situation, it's difficult to say for sure that this will solve the problem. Try changing the steps as suggested and see if that fixes the problem. The text, steps, code was created with the help of AI.

     

    My answers are voluntary and without guarantee!

     

    Hope this will help you.

     

    Was the answer useful? Mark as best response and like it!

    This will help all forum participants.

    • Alastair_Ching's avatar
      Alastair_Ching
      Copper Contributor

      NikolinoDE 

      Thank you for your solution, which worked

      There were several sheets grouped together

      (I feel somewhat embarrassed in not noticing this)

      Thank you again

       

      Alastair

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