Paul
I've only got 2003 and 2007 on this machine, but I think this applies to XP
(2002)
Go to tools>protection>protect sheet and check format cells under 'allow
users of this workbook to:' list
Remember protection is a two stage process (locking the cells under
format>cells...>Protection. this is the default and then protect the sheet,
with or without a password)

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> How can I protect a worksheet so that any user can do anything desired,
> except
> change the formatting. Using Excel 2002.
> Thanks for any suggestions
> Paul