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Worksheet.Protection property (Excel)

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Returns a Protection object that represents the protection options of the worksheet.

Syntax

expression.Protection

expression A variable that represents a Worksheet object.

Example

This example protects the active worksheet and then determines if columns can be inserted on the protected worksheet, notifying the user of this status.

Sub CheckProtection() 
 
 ActiveSheet.Protect 
 
 ' Check the ability to insert columns on a protected sheet. 
 ' Notify the user of this status. 
 If ActiveSheet.Protection.AllowInsertingColumns = True Then 
 MsgBox "The insertion of columns is allowed on this protected worksheet." 
 Else 
 MsgBox "The insertion of columns is not allowed on this protected worksheet." 
 End If 
 
End Sub

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