XL2000: Sheet Protection Does Not Disable Options Settings (214239)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000

This article was previously published under Q214239

SYMPTOMS

When you protect a worksheet, Microsoft Excel continues to allow you to select calculation options that affect formulas in the worksheet, such as Precision as displayed, Accept labels in formulas, and 1904 date system. When you change these options, Microsoft Excel updates the formulas, even though the worksheet is protected.

STATUS

This behavior is by design in the products listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB214239