Is there a non-macro way to clear a cell's contents automatically when the
spreadsheet is saved?

This is one of several un-locked cells in my spreadsheet and I want to
clear 1 or 2 specific cells each time a document is closed. I have hidden
notes (a price list) that are only visible via Conditional formatting color
change from white to black if a password is entered in the cell I want to
clear upon Saving or exiting a document to prevent the next user, possibly a
customer, from seeing the notes (price list) if not authorized.

If I need a macro, what would you suggest?

Also, if I send my spread to other users, will the macro work? Must they
choose "Enable Macros?" each time the document is opened?

hi
AFAIK there isn't a non macro way to do it.
try this.
Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A4").ClearContents
Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A6").ClearContents
End Sub

this is workbook code. press Alt+F11 to bring up the VB editor. in the
project window(far left), expand your project(file). double click
ThisWorkbook. in the code window,(far right) click the left dropdown at the
top and click this workbook.

Private Sub Workbook_Open() should default in. delete it and paste the above
in in it place.

if you don't like the before close event, you can try the before save event
but this would clear the cells out each time you save the file.

adjust the ranges and sheet name to suit.

Regards
FSt1


"Gary" wrote:

> Is there a non-macro way to clear a cell's contents automatically when the
> spreadsheet is saved?
>
> This is one of several un-locked cells in my spreadsheet and I want to
> clear 1 or 2 specific cells each time a document is closed. I have hidden
> notes (a price list) that are only visible via Conditional formatting color
> change from white to black if a password is entered in the cell I want to
> clear upon Saving or exiting a document to prevent the next user, possibly a
> customer, from seeing the notes (price list) if not authorized.
>
> If I need a macro, what would you suggest?
>
> Also, if I send my spread to other users, will the macro work? Must they
> choose "Enable Macros?" each time the document is opened?

Thanks FSt1 !
I'm a novice and need further clarification.

The subroutine did not run as I received the Macro Disabled message. I
clicked OK, and next time I opened the workbook, I didn't get the Macro
Warning, but the subroutine apparently didn't run as the chosen cells were
not blank.

I don't want people who use my workbook to have to deal with macro warnings.
Is this something that must be set on each user's computer, or can I set it
in my workbook so the subroutine automatically runs on everyone's computer?

Do I need to get a Certificate?

Here's my code. Are the () and the " " necessary? I'm working in Sheet 8 and
want Cells A124 and A125 to clear upon Close.

Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
Sheets("Sheet8").Range("A124").ClearContents
Sheets("Sheet8").Range("A125").ClearContents
End Sub

Here's the subroutine I deleted. Is this OK to delete? What does it do?

Private Sub Worksheet_SelectionChange(ByVal Target As Range)

End Sub

Thanks!
Gary

"FSt1" wrote:

> hi
> AFAIK there isn't a non macro way to do it.
> try this.
> Private Sub Workbook_BeforeClose(Cancel As Boolean)
> Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A4").ClearContents
> Sheets("Sheet1").Range("A6").ClearContents
> End Sub
>
> this is workbook code. press Alt+F11 to bring up the VB editor. in the
> project window(far left), expand your project(file). double click
> ThisWorkbook. in the code window,(far right) click the left dropdown at the
> top and click this workbook.
>
> Private Sub Workbook_Open() should default in. delete it and paste the above
> in in it place.
>
> if you don't like the before close event, you can try the before save event
> but this would clear the cells out each time you save the file.
>
> adjust the ranges and sheet name to suit.
>
> Regards
> FSt1
>
>
> "Gary" wrote:
>
> > Is there a non-macro way to clear a cell's contents automatically when the
> > spreadsheet is saved?
> >
> > This is one of several un-locked cells in my spreadsheet and I want to
> > clear 1 or 2 specific cells each time a document is closed. I have hidden
> > notes (a price list) that are only visible via Conditional formatting color
> > change from white to black if a password is entered in the cell I want to
> > clear upon Saving or exiting a document to prevent the next user, possibly a
> > customer, from seeing the notes (price list) if not authorized.
> >
> > If I need a macro, what would you suggest?
> >
> > Also, if I send my spread to other users, will the macro work? Must they
> > choose "Enable Macros?" each time the document is opened?