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1 months ago
I am looking same sort of thing but data range is in different cells eg, B3:D44 and then F20:H122 and so on 5 or 6 different ranges, could you please elaborate how to make VB code for it?
How to lock or protect cells after data entry or input in Excel?
Supposing you have a worksheet and just a certain range of blank cells needs data entry, and after finishing inputting data, you need the cells to be locked automatically in order to prevent changes again. How can you do to achieve it? This article can help you.
Lock or protect cells after data entry or input with VBA code
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Lock or protect cells after data entry or input with VBA code
For example, the certain range of blank cells is A1:F8. Please do as follows to lock these cells after data entry in Excel.
1. Please unlock this range first, select the cells and right-clicking, then choose Format Cells in the right-clicking menu, and in the Format Cells dialog box, unchecking the Locked box under the protection tab, and finally clicking the OK button. See screenshot:
2. Click Review > Protect Sheet. And specify a password to protect this worksheet.
3. Right click the sheet tab, select View Code from the right-clicking menu. Then copy and paste the below VBA code into the Code window. See screenshot:
VBA code: Lock or protect cells after data entry or input
Dim mRg As Range
Dim mStr As String
Private Sub Worksheet_BeforeDoubleClick(ByVal Target As Range, Cancel As Boolean)
If Not Intersect(Range("A1:F8"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Set mRg = Target.Item(1)
mStr = mRg.Value
End If
End Sub
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim xRg As Range
On Error Resume Next
Set xRg = Intersect(Range("A1:F8"), Target)
If xRg Is Nothing Then Exit Sub
Target.Worksheet.Unprotect Password:="123"
If xRg.Value <> mStr Then xRg.Locked = True
Target.Worksheet.Protect Password:="123"
End Sub
Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)
If Not Intersect(Range("A1:F8"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Set mRg = Target.Item(1)
mStr = mRg.Value
End If
End Sub
Note: In the code, “A1:F8” is the range you need to input data; and “123” is the password of this protected worksheet. Please change them as you need.
4. Press Alt + Q keys simultaneously to close the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications window.
After finishing entering data to the cells of range A1:F8, they will be locked automatically. And you will get a prompt dialog box if you try to change any cell content of this range. See screenshot:
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· 5 months agoAfter implementing this code, I can no longer sign my signature in Excel's signature tool. What code can I add so that this won't occur? I can set it so that one can edit objects but as soon as I type something into one of my protected cells the options are reset and I can't use the signature box. Any help would be appreciated -
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· 5 months agoHi, something like this in google sheet?
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· 5 months agoHi Jim,
Didn't text in google sheet. Thanks for your comment.
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· 6 months agoHello there, how can I use this so that the user inputs the data in a range and then must click a submit button/cell to lock the cells?
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· 5 months agoGood day,
Can't help you solving this problem yet. Thanks for your comment.
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· 6 months agoIf the cell is currently empty (but has previously been filled) is there a way to make it editable rather than protected?
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· 11 months agoit doesn't seem to work if i have some cells merged. is there a solution for that?
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· 10 months agoHi,
If there are merged cells in the specified range, please try the following code.
Dim mRg As Range
Dim mStr As String
Private Sub Worksheet_BeforeDoubleClick(ByVal Target As Range, Cancel As Boolean)
If Not Intersect(Range("A1:F8"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Set mRg = Target.Item(1)
mStr = mRg.Value
End If
End Sub
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim xRg As Range
On Error Resume Next
Set xRg = Intersect(Range("A1:F8"), Target)
If xRg Is Nothing Then Exit Sub
Target.Worksheet.Unprotect Password:="123"
If xRg.Value <> mStr Then xRg.MergeArea.Locked = True
Target.Worksheet.Protect Password:="123"
End Sub
Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)
If Not Intersect(Range("A1:F8"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Set mRg = Target.Item(1)
mStr = mRg.Value
End If
End Sub
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· 1 years agoSIR I SUCCESS TO PROTECT AND LOCK CELL BUT I WANT TO EDIT CELLS WHEN THEY LOCKED ONLY THROUGH CELLS CLICK AND ASK PASSWORD TO EDIT CELL . HOW TO DO THIS ..?
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· 11 months agoHi SURENDAR,
Sorry can't help with that. Thank you for your comment.
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· 1 years agoSir, when pasting code after double click in selected entry cell which cell enter the data the cell did not permission to entry value please fix the problem modify the code.
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· 1 years agoHi,
The code has been updated with the problem solving, please have a try. Thank you for your comment.
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· 1 years agoHello, I'm trying to code so that a user can double-click and it will capture their username and timestamp. I was the cells to lock immediately after this is completed. I have the following in VBA, but it keeps debugging back to the "Target = Environ("USERNAME") & " " & Now()". I am VERY new and VERY inexperienced w/ VBA, so please bear with me if it's something small I'm doing wrong.
Private Sub Worksheet_BeforeDoubleClick(ByVal Target As Range, Cancel As Boolean)
Target = Environ("USERNAME") & " " & Now()
Cancel = True
End Sub
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim xRg As Range
On Error Resume Next
Set xRg = Intersect(Range("A1:D45"), Target)
If xRg Is Nothing Then Exit Sub
Target.Worksheet.Unprotect Password:="GENERAL"
xRg.Locked = True
Target.Worksheet.Protect Password:="GENERAL"
End Sub-
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· 1 years agoHi Jess,
The below VBA code can help you.
Note: When protecting the worksheet, please uncheck the "Select locked cells" option in the Protect sheet dialog box. Thank you for your comment.
Private Sub Worksheet_BeforeDoubleClick(ByVal Target As Range, Cancel As Boolean)
Dim xRg As Range
On Error Resume Next
If ProtectContents Then
Set xRg = Intersect(Range("A1:D4"), Target)
If xRg Is Nothing Then Exit Sub
Target.Worksheet.Unprotect Password:="123"
Target = Environ("USERNAME") & " " & Now()
Target.Locked = True
Target.Worksheet.Protect Password:="123"
Cancel = True
End If
End Sub
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· 1 years agowhen I get out of the currently working file and opened it again I found that new cell not locked after data entry, only the previous lock cell found lock. any solution
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· 1 years agoHi Nazmul,
You need to save the workbook as an Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook before closing it.
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· 1 years agoThanks man, This Saved my job : D
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· 1 years agoHi - this post was very helpful and works perfectly. However, my filters stop working when the cells lock. Is there a way around this? Thanks!
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· 1 years agoHi Kim,
Sorry can't help with this. The filter feature is disabled in a protected worksheet by default.
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· 1 years agohello there need some help
im actually doing a working roster for a large group of people, and this sheet is accessible by all so that they can key in their requests for days off/ annual leaves etc. however i want to only limit a number of people on leave for each day (maximum 5 on leave) and after 5 leave requests are keyed in for the day, no body else can fill anymore requests for that particular date.
is there any code/function that will calculate the number of specific requests perday then when the quota is reached, then the other cells are blocked for the requests as to not exceed? thanks in advance-
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· 1 years agoGood day,
Welcome to post any question in our forum: https://www.extendoffice.com/forum.html.
You will get more Excel supports from our professional or other Excel fans.
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· 1 years agoGood Morning,
Is there anyway to prevent a user from right clicking "view code" and seeing the admins password?-
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· 1 years agoNever mind, I got it.
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· 1 years agoHow? i didn't get it...
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· 1 years agoHello,
Is there a way to lock only cells rather than the whole sheet? For example, if a user enters "Yes" in A2, then A2 would lock immediately as to not allow any changes. I would still like if others could still edit any other cell too. Thanks!-
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· 1 years agoHi Smith,
The below VBA code can help you solving the problem. Please have a try and thank you for your comment.
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
On Error Resume Next
Target.Worksheet.Unprotect Password:="123"
Target.Locked = True
Target.Worksheet.Protect Password:="123"
End Sub
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· 1 years agoHi
editing the code is there a way i can get it to lock all the cells in the range after data has been entered into one cell within that range ? so they can only enter data into one cell within the range not multiple.
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· 1 years agoDear Jackie,
The below VBA code can help you solve the problem.
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim xRg As Range
Dim xSRg As Range
On Error Resume Next
Set xSRg = Range("A1:F8")
Set xRg = Intersect(xSRg, Target)
If xRg Is Nothing Then Exit Sub
Target.Worksheet.Unprotect Password:="123"
xSRg.Locked = True
Target.Worksheet.Protect Password:="123"
End Sub
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· 1 years agoHi
i want it to lock the range after entry into one cell in the range please can you advise how i need to edit this to do this thank you -
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· 1 years agois it have to coding?
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· 2 years agocells are not even editable...what went wrong don't understand pls help
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· 2 years agoGood Day,
At first, you need to set specified cells to Unlocked for editig, and then protect the worksheet. And finally apply the VBA script.
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· 2 years agoHi,
Sir i want to lock after one time input data !
Like i am following one customer and write status , then any more employee cant edit or modify that !-
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· 2 years agoGood Day,
Method in this post can also help you to solve this problem.
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· 2 years agoThanx for the coding, but I've a problem to put 2 coding in 1 sheet, pls help.
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· 2 years agoDear Fair,
Sorry can't solve this problem.
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· 2 years agoi like to lock only the edited cells. once i enter any data to the empty cells, i require to lock the edited cell to be automitically locked but not the empty cells.
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· 2 years agoDear Subhash,
After using the code, only the edited cells are locked in the specified range. And you can still enter data into the empty cells in the specified range as you need. After fill in the blank cell, it will be locked automatically.-
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· 2 years agoNo, it locks the whole range at once after a data input into a cell in the range
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· 2 years agoDear pradip,
Which Office version do you use?
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· 2 years agoFor anyone who might have stumbled here since this comment.
If you are having to unlock the worksheet EVERYTIME you fill in a cell then you need to first,
- Unlock the spreadsheet
- Highlight the area of the worksheet the code applies over
- Right-click and go to 'format cells'
- Go to the far right tab called 'Protection' and UNCHECK the 'Locked' section (Even if It appears as a solid fill instead of a tick)
After that you will be able to enter data in multiple cells without having to unlock everytime. Bear in mind if you need to revisit locked cells to delete or edit information you may need to repeat the steps above.
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· 2 years agoI tried the code and seemed to work somewhat. It does however allow me to delete the date entered into the cell but only stops me when I try to enter something else. Is there a way to keep data from being deleted?
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· 2 years agoDear Stacy,
The same problem does not appear in my case. The code prevent users from entering as well as deleting data from the specified range. Would you provide your Office version for further testing?
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· 2 years agoHello Sir ,
I am facing one problem with the same code while using this code with other cobe in VBA.
Please suggest me some solution
Thanks and Regards
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· 2 years agoDear Gourav,
Sorry can't solve this problem.
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· 2 years agoThanks for the code. Please let me know how to do auto lock the cells (similar to the ones listed by you) ONLY AFTER saving the file
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· 3 years agoTry this code instead:
Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
Dim MyRange As Range
Set MyRange = Intersect(Range("A1:D100"), Target)
If Not MyRange Is Nothing Then
Sheets("Sheet1").Unprotect password:="hello"
MyRange.Locked = True
Sheets("Sheet1").Protect password:="hello"
End If
End Sub
And remember to change range (A1:D100), password (hello) and sheet (Sheet1) names/numbers if it does not match the above :) -
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· 3 years agoThis is not working when it reopen excel file please help
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· 3 years agoHello,
I have a spreadsheet with the range A3:AN219, i would like to protect this range as and when input complete.
Please help me on this. I tried above code but it is not working for me
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