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    Lock range based on cell value

    Hi,
    I am trying to come up with process for an online Excel sheet which will lock access to a range if a cell is set to "Yes"

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    I will be sharing this file so need the locking of the cells to happen automatically.
    The conditional cells in column D, Yes/No are already on restricted access to prevent users from selecting.

    Really stuck on this so would really appreciate any help here.

    Thanks,
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    Re: Lock range based on cell value

    you would need to use code to dynamically lock / unlock, however could you use Data Validation rule on your C range relative to value in D?

    e.g. highlight C4:C6 and apply a Custom Data Validation rule of:

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    if C4 is non-numeric, or D4 is Yes, the entry attempt would fail...

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    Re: Lock range based on cell value

    Thanks, but I can't seem to get this to work
    when I apply the data validation rule and change column D to Yes, I can still edit column C

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    Re: Lock range based on cell value

    I have attached a working example.
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    Re: Lock range based on cell value

    Thank you so much! I have no idea why that wouldn't work for me but your's works perfectly.
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