XL98: Run-Time Error Using SpecialCells Method with Protection (186375)

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   Sub Test3()
      ActiveSheet.Unprotect
      Selection.SpecialCells(xlCellTypeBlanks).Select
      ActiveSheet.Protect DrawingObjects:=True, Contents:=True, _
         Scenarios:=True
   End Sub
				

NOTE: If a the worksheet is protected by a password, you must supply the password as an argument for the Unprotect method.