Works3: Unable to Delete Data from Unlocked Cells in Form View (113645)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Works 3.0
- Microsoft Works 3.0a
- Microsoft Works 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q113645 SYMPTOMS
Using Protect Data in a Works Database document disables the ability to
delete data from unlocked fields in form view.
RESOLUTION
To delete the data in the unlocked field, do any of the following:
- Highlight the data in the unlocked field, and either click Cut on the
Edit menu, click the Cut button on the toolbar, or press CTRL+X on the
keyboard. These commands work on unlocked fields with protect data
turned on.
-or-
- Highlight the data in the formula bar and press the DEL key on the
keyboard.
-or-
- Remove the data protection while deleting data in the field.
-or-
- Switch to list view to delete the data in the field.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Works version 3.0 for
Windows. This problem no longer occurs in Works 4.0 or later. In
Works 4.0, 4.5, and 4.5a, protection now applies to individual fields only
and is available on the Format menu in either List view or form Design
view.
MORE INFORMATION
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 9/26/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB113645 |
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