Protection.AllowDeletingRows Property (Excel)
Returns True if the deletion of rows is allowed on a protected worksheet. Read-only Boolean.
Syntax
expression .AllowDeletingRows
expression A variable that represents a Protection object.
Remarks
The AllowDeletingRows property can be set by using the Protect method arguments.
The rows containing the cells to be deleted must be unlocked when the sheet is protected.
Example
This example unlocks row 1 then allows the user to delete row 1 on the protected worksheet and notifies the user.
Sub ProtectionOptions()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
'Unlock row 1.
Rows("1:1").Locked = False
' Allow row 1 to be deleted on a protected worksheet.
If ActiveSheet.Protection.AllowDeletingRows = False Then
ActiveSheet.Protect AllowDeletingRows:=True
End If
MsgBox "Row 1 can be deleted on this protected worksheet."
End Sub