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Range.AllowEdit property (Excel)

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Returns a Boolean value that indicates if the range can be edited on a protected worksheet.

Syntax

expression.AllowEdit

expression A variable that represents a Range object.

Example

In this example, Microsoft Excel notifies the user whether cell A1 can be edited on a protected worksheet.

Sub UseAllowEdit() 
 
 Dim wksOne As Worksheet 
 
 Set wksOne = Application.ActiveSheet 
 
 ' Protect the worksheet 
 wksOne.Protect 
 
 ' Notify the user about editing cell A1. 
 If wksOne.Range("A1").AllowEdit = True Then 
 MsgBox "Cell A1 can be edited." 
 Else 
 Msgbox "Cell A1 cannot be edited." 
 End If 
 
End Sub

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