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disable sort function in Excel 2002

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    disable sort function in Excel 2002

    Is it possible to disable the sort function in Excel? I want to prevent data entry personnel from sorting a spreadsheet without preventing them from entering data. Thanks!

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    Hello amhamib,

    Welcome to the Forum!
    Run this macro to disable sorting.
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    Adding the Macro
    1. Copy the macro above pressing the keys CTRL+C
    2. Open your workbook
    3. Press the keys ALT+F11 to open the Visual Basic Editor
    4. Press the keys ALT+I to activate the Insert menu
    5. Press M to insert a Standard Module
    6. Paste the code by pressing the keys CTRL+V
    7. Make any custom changes to the macro if needed at this time
    8. Save the Macro by pressing the keys CTRL+S
    9. Press the keys ALT+Q to exit the Editor, and return to Excel.

    To Run the Macro...
    To run the macro from Excel, open the workbook, and press ALT+F8 to display the Run Macro Dialog. Double Click the macro's name to Run it.

    Sincerely,
    Leith Ross

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