Hello all,
I have a sheet with a drop down list made using data validation. The value selected in the drop down list functions as the lookup_value for a bunch of vlookups. I'd like to "protect" the sheet in some way as the users are not necessarily Excel savvy and I don't want the vlookups being messed with. However, protecting the sheet through the Protect Sheet function will not work, I believe because the calculation cells technically "change" with the drop down selection.
From reading online, it seems like the answer is to add an ActiveX combo box and use VBA to tie an unprotect and then a protect command to the dropdownclick event? Basically to allow the sheet to be unprotected for a moment, perform the calculations, and then be protected again? However, I am new to macros/VBA and out of my depth. Any suggestions or assistance would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
I have a sheet with a drop down list made using data validation. The value selected in the drop down list functions as the lookup_value for a bunch of vlookups. I'd like to "protect" the sheet in some way as the users are not necessarily Excel savvy and I don't want the vlookups being messed with. However, protecting the sheet through the Protect Sheet function will not work, I believe because the calculation cells technically "change" with the drop down selection.
From reading online, it seems like the answer is to add an ActiveX combo box and use VBA to tie an unprotect and then a protect command to the dropdownclick event? Basically to allow the sheet to be unprotected for a moment, perform the calculations, and then be protected again? However, I am new to macros/VBA and out of my depth. Any suggestions or assistance would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!