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    Hello all,

    I want users to stop overwriting (with regular text or numbers) formulas in my sheet.

    To keep it easy:
    Range A1:I10 have formulas.

    I've allready found a code to prevent them deleting the formula:

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    Problem is that overwriting the cell is still possible, so the sheet still gets f*cked up (pardon my language).

    Any ideas please?

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    The textbook method here is to lock cells with formulas, unlock cells where user may enter data, and protect the sheet.
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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Quote Originally Posted by 6StringJazzer View Post
    The textbook method here is to lock cells with formulas, unlock cells where user may enter data, and protect the sheet.
    I was hoping for VBA code and not sheet protection + password

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Or maybe preventing users to select cells (or edit collumns) ...
    Last edited by louvaek; 11-28-2018 at 11:00 PM.

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Hello louvaek,

    Please this this alternative method which does not require Sheet Protection. Please bear in mind that VBA is only to help honest users, and you may find some Excel savvy users who knows how to proceed without activating VBA and still mess up your formulas!

    In a Standard Module:

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    And in the Worksheet Event Code:

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    Try the attached sample Workbook. - As soon as I manage to get it to upload. Securi problems

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Hi Winon, it works in a blank workbook but somehow I can't seem to fit the code in where it has to be (excisting workbook that allready has a SelectionChange event).
    I'll attach the workbook so maybe you can have a look to merge both codes.

    Don't worry about the names, it's nothing private, just random names

    The range that needs the protection is K9:O177

    Thanks in advance, appreciate it !
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    Last edited by louvaek; 11-28-2018 at 11:34 PM.

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Hi louvaek,

    Gee my bietjie tyd asseblief.

    Dankie

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Quote Originally Posted by Winon View Post
    Hi louvaek,

    Gee my bietjie tyd asseblief.

    Dankie
    Sure, no pressure not urgent anyway

    BTW your dutch is horrible hahaha

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Hi louvaek,

    Probeer die een!

    Dankie
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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Hi louvaek,

    This sample Workbook will suit you much better!

    Enjoy
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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Yes !!!!

    Thanks man, works perfect !!

    Ik ben je dankbaar

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Jy's welcome,

    Bly ek could help!

    Dankie vir which Reputasie!

    And you don't even try Afrikaans.

    If that takes care of your original question, please select Thread Tools from the menu link above and mark this thread as SOLVED.

    Thanks.

    Have an awesome day!!!

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Quote Originally Posted by Winon View Post

    And you don't even try Afrikaans.

    Ek is dankbaar vir jou

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    And you don't even try Afrikaans....
    You my friend, Rock!

    Google translation has it about 90% correct. But then again within the context of your "Ik ben je dankbaar", it is not wrong. In Afrikaans, the correct gratitude would translate to "Ek is grateful vir jou help" in Dutch.

    No matter how it comes either way, I truly believe we could at least understand each other... hahaha

    Thank you so much for your response!

    Geniet van de dag

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Ik ben je dankbaar vir jou help = "Ek is dankbaar vir jou hulp" in Afrikaans.

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    Re: Prevent overwriting cells with formulas

    Hi louvaek,

    I forgot to tell you that you can use the same code on any Sheet of your choice. All you need to do is to change the Sheet # and the Range/s you wish to target.

    Please see the attached Workbook for example, and if you have any questions, please just ask.

    Kind regards.
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