See if this helps
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=211769
"Cannot shift objects off sheet" error message when you hide columns in
Excel

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>I am using Excel 2007 and have just loaded a spreadsheet created in a
>previous version which is running in Compatibility mode. When I try to
>insert a row I get an message "Cannot shift objects off sheet".
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> How do I insert rows on this sheet? No problem with another workbook
> loaded at the same time which was created in 2007.
Phil James - 23 May 2008 22:00 GMT
The macro and other help at the referenced page only work if there are hidden objects. So far, the only method that has worked it to copy the sheet or sheets to a new workbook in 2007 to insert the columns or rows.
Shane Devenshire - 24 May 2008 21:22 GMT
?? - where's the rest of this thread?
> The macro and other help at the referenced page only work if there are
> hidden objects. So far, the only method that has worked it to copy the
> sheet or sheets to a new workbook in 2007 to insert the columns or rows.