Copy and Paste a Locked Cell

dxz156

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Smart People,

This may be the dumbest question ever but, how do I lock a cell so someone can not edit the data or formula but still allow them to copy and paste the cells? I can easily lock a cell but then you can't copy it. People need to be able to paste it into a powerpoint slide.

Thanks!!!

-DXZ
 

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I don't have power point at home - but am able to copy and paste a locked cell into word (and other un-locked cells in Excel) without any problems.
 
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dxz156,

If when you Protect the sheet you have the topmost option 'Select Locked Cells' ticked then the cell will be protected but you will be able to select it and copy /paste it elsewhere.

Hope that helps.
 
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