Clearing contents/lock cell

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ftahbaz@gmail.com - 12 Oct 2006 20:31 GMT

If i have a bunch of data on a column...highlight it and want to clear
the contents..is there a way to LOCK some cells so that they are not
included in the "clearing"? Thanks

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Gord Dibben - 12 Oct 2006 20:51 GMT

By default all cells are locked when the sheet is protected.

Hit CRTL + A(twice if xl2003) then Format>Cells>Protection. Uncheck "locked"
and OK.

Select the cells you wish to lock and Format>Cells>Protection. Check "locked"
and OK.

Now Tools>Protection>Protect Sheet. This is mandatory.

You can set a password to unprotect. These can easily be broken in Excel but
will keep your formulas from being accidentally overwritten.

NOTE the options available in xl2002 and 2003 when you hit Protect Sheet

Gord Dibben Excel MVP

>If i have a bunch of data on a column...highlight it and want to clear
>the contents..is there a way to LOCK some cells so that they are not
>included in the "clearing"? Thanks

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

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