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    TDiesel216
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    can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    For some reason, I can't delete worksheets from my workbook. I am able to
    insert worksheets and edit worksheets, and it doesn't appear that my
    worksheet/workbook is protect. When I go to tools>protection, the only
    option I have is to protect worksheet/workbook. Any help you can offer is
    much appreciated! Thanks.

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    Debra Dalgleish
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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    If the workbook is shared you won't be able to delete sheets. To turn
    off sharing, choose Tools>Share Workbook.
    On the Editing tab, remove the check mark from 'Allow changes by more
    than one user at the same time'
    Click OK

    TDiesel216 wrote:
    > For some reason, I can't delete worksheets from my workbook. I am able to
    > insert worksheets and edit worksheets, and it doesn't appear that my
    > worksheet/workbook is protect. When I go to tools>protection, the only
    > option I have is to protect worksheet/workbook. Any help you can offer is
    > much appreciated! Thanks.



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    TDiesel216
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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    The workbook is not shared--when I go to 'share workbook', the check mark
    does not exist. Any other suggestions?

    "Debra Dalgleish" wrote:

    > If the workbook is shared you won't be able to delete sheets. To turn
    > off sharing, choose Tools>Share Workbook.
    > On the Editing tab, remove the check mark from 'Allow changes by more
    > than one user at the same time'
    > Click OK
    >
    > TDiesel216 wrote:
    > > For some reason, I can't delete worksheets from my workbook. I am able to
    > > insert worksheets and edit worksheets, and it doesn't appear that my
    > > worksheet/workbook is protect. When I go to tools>protection, the only
    > > option I have is to protect worksheet/workbook. Any help you can offer is
    > > much appreciated! Thanks.

    >
    >


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    TDiesel216
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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    Okay, so I added the 'delete sheet' button onto my toolbar--this allows me to
    delete sheets. So, if I am able to do this, which can't I use the
    'Edit>Delete Sheet' command or the pop-up menu 'delete sheet' command?

    "TDiesel216" wrote:

    > The workbook is not shared--when I go to 'share workbook', the check mark
    > does not exist. Any other suggestions?
    >
    > "Debra Dalgleish" wrote:
    >
    > > If the workbook is shared you won't be able to delete sheets. To turn
    > > off sharing, choose Tools>Share Workbook.
    > > On the Editing tab, remove the check mark from 'Allow changes by more
    > > than one user at the same time'
    > > Click OK
    > >
    > > TDiesel216 wrote:
    > > > For some reason, I can't delete worksheets from my workbook. I am able to
    > > > insert worksheets and edit worksheets, and it doesn't appear that my
    > > > worksheet/workbook is protect. When I go to tools>protection, the only
    > > > option I have is to protect worksheet/workbook. Any help you can offer is
    > > > much appreciated! Thanks.

    > >
    > >


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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    Quote Originally Posted by TDiesel216 View Post
    For some reason, I can't delete worksheets from my workbook. I am able to
    insert worksheets and edit worksheets, and it doesn't appear that my
    worksheet/workbook is protect. When I go to tools>protection, the only
    option I have is to protect worksheet/workbook. Any help you can offer is
    much appreciated! Thanks.
    If workbook is NOT shared, and NOT protected, then maybe a VBA developer turned it off. This can happen in one workbook, and it will disable it for ALL Excel workbooks (in other words the entire application). One time I inadvertantly disabled it for all workbooks when trying to disable it in only one.

    Create a VBA sub with these three lines of code...after it runs the problem should be solved. If so, delete the code...you don't need it anymore. UNLESS of course, there is an offending workbook you are using that may keep turning it off.

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    this thread is over 6 years old ;-)
    Josie

    if at first you don't succeed try doing it the way your wife told you to

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    Regardless of age, it is still an invaluable source of information and applies to current version of Excel as well. I search for answers with Google and these kinds of threads pop up all the time. I'm trying to be a good citizen so people don't have to hunt like I did. This thread popped up within the first 10 results of Google for my search terms. These kinds of threads have helped me quite a bit over the years. There is a tremendous reservoir of information in them. I'm just trying to return the favor when I can.

    When the information becomes non-applicable it should be deleted...otherwise age does not affect the quality of the information and I like to add to it when I have time. Kind of like Wikipedia. Doesn't matter how old the page is, the community should just keep adding to it, revising it, etc.

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    Quote Originally Posted by carl2222zz View Post
    If workbook is NOT shared, and NOT protected, then maybe a VBA developer turned it off. This can happen in one workbook, and it will disable it for ALL Excel workbooks (in other words the entire application). One time I inadvertantly disabled it for all workbooks when trying to disable it in only one.

    Create a VBA sub with these three lines of code...after it runs the problem should be solved. If so, delete the code...you don't need it anymore. UNLESS of course, there is an offending workbook you are using that may keep turning it off.

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    I have been unable to delete worksheets in Excel 2007 today no matter what workbook is open, even brand new ones. I've verified in each instance that sharing is turned off and there is no protection enabled at either the workbook or worksheet level. I entered the above code in a sub, saved the code, saved the workbook, closed Excel, even rebooted my computer but still cannot delete worksheets in any workbook. I only have ONE macro enabled workbook on my computer, and the only code entered is the one above. Is there something I am missing? Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance!

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    91firebird,

    Unfortunately you need to post your question in a new thread, it's against the forum rules to post a question in the thread of another user. If you create your own thread, any advice will be tailored to your situation so you should include a description of what you've done and are trying to do. Also, if you feel that this thread is particularly relevant to what you are trying to do, you can surely include a link to it in your new thread.
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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    Right-select of any of my sheet tabs show options greyed out except for "View Code", "Protect Sheet", and "Select All Sheets". Workbook is not Protected, nor Shared. I just registered and copied the "Reactivate..." code above and executed it without change of these sheet tab options. Also can't add new sheets with the "+". This is a very recent problem appearing soon after my re--purchase and installation three days ago of an 'expired' MS Office 365 on a Windows 8 OS. Tried a new workbook with same results. Not sure when it occurred, whether immediately after the new installed or soon after. Have been doing VBA for a few years and now attempting addition of new capabilities.
    May 19, 2015 by asanchez192.

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    asanchez192, welcome to the forum

    Perhaps you missed reading post # 10?

    Unfortunately your post does not comply with Rule 2 of our Forum RULES. Do not post a question in the thread of another member -- start your own thread.

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    Re: can't delete worksheet--grayed out!

    Thaks a lot.
    It worked well for me.

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