Why can't I write on the excel sheet?

[Kagasuper]

I can only view it, but not being able to write anything on it. I have windows XP professional; I have also installed the window office 2003 pack which seems to include excel. What program do I need? Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks a lot for the help.

[swatsp0p]

Is it possible the sheet is 'protected'? Open the file, on the main menu at the top of the sheet, click on Tools>Protection. Is "Unprotect Sheet" an option in the displayed dropdown? If so, click on that.

Does this happen only to one file or every file?

More info, please

[Dave Peterson]

Does this happen on every workbook that you open--or just a certain one?

If it only happens on one workbook, maybe the originator of that workbook
protected the worksheets in that workbook to stop anyone from making changes.

Kagasuper wrote:
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> I can only view it, but not being able to write anything on it. I have
> windows XP professional; I have also installed the window office 2003
> pack which seems to include excel. What program do I need? Am I doing
> something wrong?
>
> Thanks a lot for the help.
>
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[Kagasuper]

I unchecked the protection and I can write things on it now. Thank you very much!

[swatsp0p]

I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for the feedback, it is always appreciated.

Cheers!