lock cell based on a condition

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

Thanks...I'm trying to figure this out...

Question, I was actually simplifying the b & c column....the "x" is in
Column B, and the column I need locked is H.....what needs to change for that
to happen?

Thanks again for your help

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

One more question.....can I add this stuff to a worksheet I already have
formatted? I tried the first time and got an error when it ran...

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

To lock col H instead of D. There are two lines that use:
Target.Offset(0, 1)
instead use:
Target.Offset(0, 6)
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

Thanks...I'm trying to figure this out...

Question, I was actually simplifying the b & c column....the "x" is in
Column B, and the column I need locked is H.....what needs to change for that
to happen?

Thanks again for your help

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

If you already have a partially filled sheet, then:

1. enter set_up
2. go back to the sheet
3. run set_up from the sheet
4. get to the worksheet code area for that sheet
5. enter the sorksheet_change macro
6 go back to the sheet
7 try it out



--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

One more question.....can I add this stuff to a worksheet I already have
formatted? I tried the first time and got an error when it ran...

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

I get a syntax error when I run the first portion from my personal....

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

If you already have a partially filled sheet, then:

1. enter set_up
2. go back to the sheet
3. run set_up from the sheet
4. get to the worksheet code area for that sheet
5. enter the sorksheet_change macro
6 go back to the sheet
7 try it out



--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

One more question.....can I add this stuff to a worksheet I already have
formatted? I tried the first time and got an error when it ran...

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

I am pretty sure the problem is text wrapping in the post. For example:

AlllowFormattingRows is really one line with the one below it.

If you are still having trouble, tomorrow I will re-post a much more
"copy/paste"-able version.
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I get a syntax error when I run the first portion from my personal....

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

If you already have a partially filled sheet, then:

1. enter set_up
2. go back to the sheet
3. run set_up from the sheet
4. get to the worksheet code area for that sheet
5. enter the sorksheet_change macro
6 go back to the sheet
7 try it out



--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

One more question.....can I add this stuff to a worksheet I already have
formatted? I tried the first time and got an error when it ran...

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

I'm still having problems...I figured out the syntax error...and I ran the
set up....but when I put the worksheet_change under this worksheet...it does
not show up when I go to run it again....do I not have to?

It looks like the set up ran, because my sheet is protected....but all the
cells are unlocked and I can change info.....

Thank you for your patience....



"Gary''s Student" wrote:

I am pretty sure the problem is text wrapping in the post. For example:

AlllowFormattingRows is really one line with the one below it.

If you are still having trouble, tomorrow I will re-post a much more
"copy/paste"-able version.
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I get a syntax error when I run the first portion from my personal....

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

If you already have a partially filled sheet, then:

1. enter set_up
2. go back to the sheet
3. run set_up from the sheet
4. get to the worksheet code area for that sheet
5. enter the sorksheet_change macro
6 go back to the sheet
7 try it out



--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

One more question.....can I add this stuff to a worksheet I already have
formatted? I tried the first time and got an error when it ran...

"Gary''s Student" wrote:

We will enter and run two pieces of code:

1. put this in a standard module:

Sub set_up()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
Cells.Locked = False
Cells.FormulaHidden = False
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True,
AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True
ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

It leaves all cells unlocked and the sheet protected. Run this once before
editing


2. put this event macro in the worksheet code area:

Private Sub Worksheet_Change(ByVal Target As Range)
If Intersect(Range("B:B"), Target) Is Nothing Then
Exit Sub
End If

ActiveSheet.Unprotect
If Target.Value = "x" Then
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = True
Else
Target.Offset(0, 1).Locked = False
End If
ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=False, Contents:=True, Scenarios:= _
False, AllowFormattingCells:=True, AllowFormattingColumns:=True, _
AllowFormattingRows:=True, AllowInsertingColumns:=True, AllowInsertingRows _
:=True, AllowInsertingHyperlinks:=True, AllowDeletingColumns:=True, _
AllowDeletingRows:=True, AllowSorting:=True, AllowFiltering:=True, _
AllowUsingPivotTables:=True

ActiveSheet.EnableSelection = xlUnlockedCells
End Sub

This code checks every entry made in column B. If it is x, then the
adjacent cell in column C is locked. If it is not x, then the adjacent cell
in column C is unlocked.

If you have never used VBA before, see:

http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm
--
Gary''s Student - gsnu200731


"Amanda" wrote:

I would like a cell to be locked or unfillable based on the results of
another cell.

For example:
Column B has a formula that the results are "" or "x".
If possible, I would like to lock Colum C for those that return an "x" value.

Is this possible?
Thanks

PS I saw a bunch of messages about code, but I have no idea what that is....

Note that Amanda wants the trigger to be a calculated value of "x"

Operative word being "calculated" from formulas.

Change_Event won't do that.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:01:01 -0700, Gary''s Student
wrote:

I am pretty sure the problem is text wrapping in the post. For example:

AlllowFormattingRows is really one line with the one below it.

If you are still having trouble, tomorrow I will re-post a much more
"copy/paste"-able version.