XL2000: Can't Hide/Unhide Sheets If Workbook Contents Protected (214299)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
This article was previously published under Q214299

SYMPTOMS

You cannot hide or unhide sheets in a workbook that has been saved with a protected workbook contents window in Microsoft Excel version 4.0.

CAUSE

You cannot hide or unhide sheets in a workbook when the workbook structure has been protected. When you protect the workbook contents window in Microsoft Excel version 4.0, you can then hide and unhide sheets in the workbook individually. However, when you open the workbook in versions of Microsoft Excel later than 4.0, the workbook structure is protected and you cannot hide or unhide individual sheets in the workbook.

MORE INFORMATION

Workbooks in Microsoft Excel version 4.0 do not have an option to protect the workbook structure, only the workbook window. In versions later than 4.0, with the protection set to Window and not Structure, the sheet can be hidden. However, protecting the workbook structure disables the hide option for that worksheet.

To protect the structure of a workbook in versions of Microsoft Excel later than 4.0, follow these steps:

  1. On the Tools menu, point to Protection and then click Protect Workbook.
  2. Click to select the Structure check box, and click OK.

REFERENCES

For more information about protecting workbooks, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type protect workbooks from changes in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbconversion kbprb KB214299
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