Inserting comments, but not editing notes in protected sheet.

JEH105

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Hello everyone,

Is there a way to protect a sheet and allow the user to insert comments, but not edit the notes?

Brief Summary:
It's for a workbook with automatic timestamps generated as notes. I don't want the automatic timestamp notes to be touched, but I still need them to be able to add comments as needed.

I appreciate your help! 😊
 

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With the format of the cell =Locked (I think that's the default for all cells)
Protect Sheet selected
Select Locked Cells = ticked
Select Unlocked Cells = ticked
You should be able to add comments and select the cell but not change the cell content
 
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With the format of the cell =Locked (I think that's the default for all cells)
Protect Sheet selected
Select Locked Cells = ticked
Select Unlocked Cells = ticked
You should be able to add comments and select the cell but not change the cell content
A little late, but thank you for your response!
 
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