Protecting worksheets

I have looked through Help only briefly, and I will continue to look. In the meantime, does Numbers allow you to protect a worksheet, so that once given to others for viewing, they will not be able to alter the contents of cells?

Hello
As I wrote:
+A standard user will not be able to edit the contents of a spreadsheet printed in a PDF document but I don't know if it's true for someone owning the Acrobat package.+
One may assume that with Acrobat installed the reader would be able to edit the document.
I don't own the app so I am unable to test.
I don't know if there is really a format which is 100% safe.
Assuming that we post the document as a JPEG file, one would be able to edit it with Photoshop even if we add a complex background.
In the Print dialog, the "safe PDF" is just a crypted one. This protect us to not allowed readers but the allowed one would be able to edit the contents.
Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE jeudi 27 septembre 2007 21:00:57)

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Lock Excel 2010 Headers and Footers in Protected Worksheet

Hi,
Is there any way to lock Excel 2010 Headers and Footers in a Protected Worksheet?
Thank You!

Hi,
Here is one way to 'lock' the header and footer control, by disabling it in the WorkBook_Open event.
You indicate that the workbook is 'macro enabled', so if you are well versed in VBA please forgive the following
step by step 'how to'.
Copy the following code to the clipboard:
Private Sub Workbook_Open()
Application.CommandBars("Worksheet menu bar"). _
Controls("View").Controls("&Header and Footer...").Enabled = False
End Sub
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Application.CommandBars("Worksheet menu bar"). _
Controls("View").Controls("&Header and Footer...").Enabled = True
End Sub
Press ALT + F11
Double click 'THIS WORKBOOK' in the Microsoft Excel Objects in the upper left quadrant.
Paste both event handlers into the WorkBook module editing area to the right.
Close the VBE and return to the worksheet.
Save the workbook.
Now, whenever the workbook is opened, the Header and Footer option under the View tab will be disabled (grayed out). When the workbook is closed, the control will be enabled again so it will be accessible in all subsequently opened workbooks.
If you wish to have access to the header and footer for 'maintenance', copy the following macro to the clipboard:
Sub HeadnFoot()
If Application.CommandBars("Worksheet menu bar"). _
Controls("View").Controls("&Header and Footer...").Enabled = False Then
Application.CommandBars("Worksheet menu bar"). _
Controls("View").Controls("&Header and Footer...").Enabled = True
Else
Application.CommandBars("Worksheet menu bar"). _
Controls("View").Controls("&Header and Footer...").Enabled = False
End If
End Sub
ALT + F11 to access the VBE.
INSERT > MODULE
Paste the macro into the module editing area to the right.
Close the VBE.
Press ALT + F8
When the Macros window opens, highlight this macro and click 'Options..'.
Enter a letter to be used as a keyboard shortcut and click 'OK'.
Close the Macros window.
Save the workbook.
Now, when you open the workbook and need to modify the header or footer, press CTRL + your shortcut letter and the control will be enabled. Press the keyboard shortcut again and the control will again be disabled. It is a 'toggle' macro.
Sincerely,
Harry

Smartview Refresh All in Protected Worksheet

Hi All,
After locked the cells and protected the worksheet. I clicked the icon Refresh All and I discovered the cells are not lock. How can I Refresh All and the cells in the protected worksheet are still lock?
Thanks,
Michael

Limit the refresh to those sheets you need either based on their name or on their index, For Example
Sub Refrsh()
'This will refresh the first 3 worksheets of you Workbook.
Application.ScreenUpdating = False
For i = 1 To 3
Sheets(i).Select
HypMenuVRefresh
Next i
Application.ScreenUpdating = True
End Sub

Protected worksheets keep asking password

I am using Excel 2010 with Smartview 11.1.2.1.103. I have an Excel file that contains mutilple worksheets, one is a Planning form and the others are protected worksheets with no linkage to the form, When refreshing the form, the system prompts me to enter the password to unprotect the sheets. I can bypass it by pressing cancel button but this prompt will continue to appear as many times as the number of protected worksheets. Is there any way that I can get rid of the prompt?
Such case is not hanppening by using Excel 2007.

You will need to open an SR on this one as it seems pretty specific and is not expected behavior or a known issue.

EPM for Excel question : Can't lock cell after protect worksheet

Dear experts,
I need to set lock and color for some dimension, I use the format and set the ALL|Lock, but it's not work, but if I set the Style, or ALL|Style, it can lock after protect worksheet, but color will missing, how can I show the color and lock?
best regards
Evans.

Hi Evans,
You are doing something incorrect...
Just tested:
On the EPMFormattingSheet:
Hierarchy Level Formatting - only enabled
Priority to Row Format Set
Default Format for Row - Apply
Data cell for Default Format formatted as grey
Default Format Use set to All
EPM->Lock Selected Cells applied to the grey Data cell
On the report sheet:
All cells selected and formatted as Locked - NO
Report refreshed - data area is formatted grey and locked is set to YES.
Vadim

Labview Excel protect worksheet

I need to protect an excel worksheet, and I use "USERINTERFACEONLY"
As i also require some formatting such as merge cells and other option I use "ALLOWFORMATTINGCELLS"
But I'm not able to run it... it say unlock and than run....
I do not want to unlock do modification and than lock method...
Is there an alternative???

Sorry for the long delay...
Now the reason for protection is ..... The Excel sheets updates like every 30 Seconds and this should be visible to the User...
But the User should not modify anything....
The "UserInterfaaceOnly" option helps in doing this.... But as the Excel sheet has to be formatted a bit ("Cannot use Tempelate due to reasons") Merge Cells,Font Color.... Does not work... Which causes an Error to Pop UP....
But as I've seen through various other blogs where people use VB script this problem is solved by setting "AllowFormattingCells" to true....
This doesn't work for me in LABVIEW??????
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Open password protected worksheet in E71

Hello
whenever i try to open any password protected file on my phone it passes me error. It also passes different error for two files viz:
unable to open password protected file
unable to open file
I have quick office version 4.1.37.3
Which version would allow me to open password protected file or is there any thing that can open these files
Thanks

What version of Office is the document? Please note that your quickoffice version can only open office 2003 and lower.
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Use Excel filter in protected report

Hi,
we're using BPC 10 (SP 18) for MS. I have a protected worksheet with one report. There is a local member in that report, with the values 0 or 1. I want to enable my users to filter the rows with 1, and this should be done with a button triggering some vba. My code is
Columns("G:G").Select
ActiveSheet.Range("G:G").AutoFilter Field:=1, Criteria1:="1", Operator:=xlFilterValues
The problem is, that when I hit the button, I get the error message that I have to unprotect the sheet first. Alas, the checkbox allowing auto filter in Sheet Options -> Protection is checked, so this SHOULD be allowed, as far as I understood. When I enable the auto filter manually in Excel before protecting the sheet I can use the normal filter, but not the filter via my makro.
Does anybody have an idea how I can possibly handle this?
Thanks, Philipp

Hi Philipp.
I have experienced the same problem. The final solution was to protect the epm sheet with the following macro (not manually, via the Ribbon Interface):
Public Sub Protect()
   Dim api As Object
   Set api = Application.COMAddIns("FPMXLClient.Connect").Object
   Dim SheetProtectionOptions As Long
   SheetProtectionOptions = FPMXLClient.ProtectSheet_ProtectContents + FPMXLClient.ProtectSheet_UserInterfaceOnly + FPMXLClient.ProtectSheet_AllowFiltering
   api.SetSheetOption Sheet1, 300, True, "YOUR_PASSWORD", SheetProtectionOptions
End Sub
Check the chapter 41.2.3.1 Sheet Options, of the EPMofc_10_user_en.pdf, for other sheet protection options.
Best regards,
Marco

How to access Excel PROTECTED spreadsheet in SharePoint Web Access Web Part in SharePoint2013?

I have excel file which is protected by password. I need to access Sheet 1 on SharePoint Web Part Page on Dashboard. While I add protected I can not able to Excel Sheet is corrupted as per below image.!
While I add simple Excel Spreadsheet, it works properly. Is there any alternate solution to display excel spreadsheet on Web Page using Excel Services.

Hi,
Please try to remove protection from a worksheet to solve this issue.
The following articles for your reference:
Remove protection from a worksheet
http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/excel-help/password-protect-worksheet-or-workbook-elements-HP010342808.aspx#BMunprotectsheet
SharePoint 2013: Excel web access web part Errors and Resolutions
http://amolmeshe.blogspot.kr/2013_06_01_archive.html
How to Unprotect an excel sheet without password
https://uknowit.uwgb.edu/page.php?id=28850
We can also customize a web part to show the excel sheet.
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Share Excel File that is password protected

Hello all
I have published a workbook in our shared area at work. It's massive and also has another workbook linked to it.
Both are password protected so are only available for viewing. But tons of people need to see them particularly the source file which is no problem because they can't change anything so can choose 'read only'.
However the problem is when I need to go in there to make a couple of alteration, I have to wait until they close it or of course as is typical, they will leave their desk and forget to close it!!
I haven't used the sharing workbook option although I've tried it and shown one of our departments to use it basically.
I was wondering if this would be possible on a file that is password protected and is locked on every sheet.
That way I can just go in when I need to even if someone's in there.
This is an extremely important file that
can not go wrong. (I do have a backup)
What are your views on this option and what is the best way to go about it?
Thanks

Hi,
Would you like to tell me which Excel version are you using? According to your description, I recommend we try the two methods:
Method 1:
Excel has a feature "Protected the sheet", we can assign the different password to each sheet.
For more detail information, please refer to the following link:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/excel-help/password-protect-worksheet-or-workbook-elements-HP010078580.aspx
Method 2:
Share the Excel workbook, and assign the edit range/permission to users. We can allow specific users to edit ranges in Excel. Here is the steps:
Click 'Review', 'Allow Users to Edit Ranges','New'. In 'Title', enter the name. In 'Refers to cells', enter an equal sign (=) and enter the reference. In 'Range password', enter password. Click 'Permissions'. Click 'Add'. Enter the name. Click 'Protect Sheet',
enter password. Click 'OK'.
https://askdrexel.drexel.edu/app/answers/detail/a_id/2498/~/how-to%3A-allow-specific-users-to-edit-ranges-in-excel-2007.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/use-a-shared-workbook-to-collaborate-HP010096833.aspx
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of using the Form Command over Creating a User Form in VBA?

I’m in the early stages of creating a spreadsheet that will require data entry into the worksheet. The worksheet could get to 1000s of rows, depending on the particular user.
When I refer to the ‘Form Command’ I’m referring to the option of adding a Quick Access Tool bar button by selecting ‘more commands’, ‘all commands’, ‘Form…’
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Data validation when entering data…
Keith
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Hi,
Both variants have pro's and cons. If you plan to use VBA you have to consider the deployment settings on other p.c.'s where you have to allow macro's where as a regular form doesn't have the need for that.
That said the userform gives you much more control because the form command is not saved. it is simply a temporary form which you have to setup every time. It's perfect for data entry. If you are looking for data validation the userform is the one to go
for. You also have the possibility to work on placements of the data entry.
So if you are looking for speed and simplicity then go for the form command. If it is handling control you are after I'd go for a userform.
Just my 2 cts
Maurice
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Need advice on Mac file security

1. I use Office For Mac, Excel version 14.3.0 I can save an Excel file with a password, but I do not know what type of encrption Excel uses to encrypt the file. Maybe AES 128?
2. I know I can use Disk Utility to create an encrypted disk image, and then store the Excel file in the encrypted disk image.
3. I also know that I can use FileVault to encrypt the entire drive.
When it comes to encrypting and protecting an individual Excel file, does one of the three options provide a higher level of security protection? If so, which one and why? Should I use a combination of the above options to "double encrypt" sensitive Excel files?
Advice welcome!

first of all please review this article and related posts....also do an assessment of how time machine will play into the equation in the advent of a restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4790
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http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/password-protect-worksheet-or-workb ook-elements-HP010078580.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/overview-of-security-and-protection -in-excel-HP005238854.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/help-secure-and-protect-data-in-exc el-RZ001123531.aspx?section=5

Close Numbers Document on iPhone 4

How do I close a Numbers spreadsheet on the iPhone 4? I have a password protected spreadsheet, when I'm done I exit the app. When I reopen Numbers the password protected spreadsheet opens up and Numbers did not ask for my password.
Thanks - Pete

Try pressing the spreadsheet button to go back to the file selection screen. That should "close" the file, although that's kind of a misnomer, I think. I don't normally work with password protected worksheets, so I don't know how it's going to behave when it comes to prompting for the password again. It makes sense though, that if you were to back out to the file selection screen, it should ask you for the password the next time you try to select a password protected worksheet.

How to unfreeze the excel cells

Dear All,
Please i haven a file with freeze cells please i need to unfreeze cells urgently please help.
MS USER

Hi,
Check out this one "How to Lock or Unlock Excel cells".
For more:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/excel-help/lock-or-unlock-specific-areas-of-a-protected-worksheet-HA010096837.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/excel-help/unlock-protected-cells-HA102809343.aspx
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Design pattern for unprotecting and reprotecting sheets with VBA?

Many macros can't run when a worksheet is protected, so when I develop an Excel workbook that has protected worksheets, I have to unprotect worksheets when macros are called and then reprotect the worksheets once the macro has completed.
The current design pattern I use for this is the following:
I look at each procedure individually and consider which sheets need to be unprotected for it to run. Then in each procedure I write:
Sub Test()
Dim bSheet1Protected as boolean
Dim bSheet2Protected as boolean
bSheet1Protected = Sheet1.ProtectContents
bSheet2Protected = Sheet1.ProtectContents
bSheet1Protected.Unprotect
bSheet2Protected.Unprotect
'''The rest of my code
if bSheet1Protected then Sheet1.Protect
if bSheet2Protected then Sheet2.Protect
End Sub
But I imagine that maybe there are better ways of doing this. What is your preferred design pattern for unprotecting and reprotecting sheets with VBA?

Hi JP3O,
I think it is a good practice to unprotect the worksheet before execute some code and protect it back after the code execute finished.
>>But I imagine that maybe there are better ways of doing this. What is your preferred design pattern for unprotecting and reprotecting sheets with VBA?<<
I am not able to find a better way since we always need to unproect the worksheet if some code didn't not executed successful when the worksheet is proected.
Regards & Fei
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